Post Doctoral Scholar - Ai In Arts And Humanities - Department Of Linguistics
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH, USA
Base: $61,008 annually; bonus/equity: not specifie...
Ai large language model interpretability research
Transformer capabilities analysis using behavioral experiments
Causal interventions and circuit analysis methods
The Post Doctoral Scholar will conduct research on AI large language model interpretability, including analyzing transformer capabilities through behavioral experiments
Job Summary
The Post Doctoral Scholar will conduct research on AI large language model interpretability, including analyzing transformer capabilities through behavioral experiments.
This role involves refining existing course materials and developing new content for broad-enrollment general education courses on how transformers work.
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, including analyzing transformer capabilities through behavioral experiments.
Salary
Base: $61,008 annually; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: $7,500 research account
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
AI large language model interpretability research
Transformer capabilities analysis using behavioral experiments
Causal interventions and circuit analysis methods
Developing course materials for general education
Supervising graduate and undergraduate research
Nice-to-have
Collaborative projects with faculty members
Experience in computational language technology
Background in linguistics or computer science
Pedagogical experience in AI-centered courses
Publication record in AI interpretability field
Key Requirements
Ph.D. in Linguistics or Computer and Information Science
Doctoral degree required prior to August 10, 2026
ABD candidates welcome to apply
Must reside in Columbus, OH area during appointment