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

The Ohio State University

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

Job Summary

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

Matching Summary

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

Salary

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

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • AI large language model interpretability research
  • Transformer capabilities analysis
  • Causal interventions and circuit analysis
  • Course material development for AI fluency
  • Supervision of graduate and undergraduate students

Nice-to-have

  • Collaborative project development with faculty
  • Experience with behavioral experiments
  • Background in linguistics or computer science
  • Pedagogical experience in computational language technology

Key Requirements

  • Ph.D. in Linguistics or Computer and Information Science
  • Doctoral degree required prior to August 10, 2026
  • ABDs welcome to apply
  • Must reside in Columbus, OH area during appointment

Work Rights

Not specified

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