Post Doctoral Scholar - Ai In Arts And Humanities - Department Of Linguistics

The Ohio State University

Columbus, OH, USA
Base: $61,008 annually; research account: $7,500; ...
Ai large language model interpretability research
Transformer behavioral experiments
Causal intervention methods
The Post Doctoral Scholar will conduct research on AI large language model interpretability using methods like causal interventions and circuit analysis

Job Summary

  • The Post Doctoral Scholar will conduct research on AI large language model interpretability using methods like causal interventions and circuit analysis.
  • This role involves refining existing course materials and developing new content for broad-enrollment general education courses on AI models of language.
  • The position supports the OSU Provost's AI Fluency Initiative by helping to stand up the AI Language and Mind Certificate program.

Matching Summary

The Post Doctoral Scholar will conduct research on AI large language model interpretability using methods like causal interventions and circuit analysis.

Salary

Base: $61,008 annually; Research Account: $7,500; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • AI large language model interpretability research
  • Transformer behavioral experiments
  • Causal intervention methods
  • Dictionary learning techniques
  • Circuit analysis in AI models

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborative project development with faculty
  • Experience supervising student research
  • Background in computational linguistics
  • Pedagogical experience in AI topics

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Linguistics or Computer Science required
  • ABDs welcome to apply
  • Must reside in Columbus, OH area
  • Start date August 10, 2026

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Not specified

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