Postdoctoral Machine Learning Jobs in New Jersey

Position Details
Position Information
Recruitment/Posting Title
PostDoctoral Associate in Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning and Data Science
Department
Quantitative Biomedicine Inst
Salary Details
69,293
Offer Information
The final salary offer may be determined by several factors, including, but not limited to, the candidate's qualifications, experience, and expertise, and availability of department or grant funds to support the position. We also take into consideration market benchmarks, if and when appropriate, and internal equity to ensure fair compensation relative to the university's broader compensation structure. We are committed to offering competitive and flexible compensation packages to attract and retain top talent.
Benefits
Rutgers offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees, based on position, which includes:

• Medical, prescription drug, and dental coverage
• Paid vacation, holidays, and various leave programs
• Competitive retirement benefits, including defined contribution plans and voluntary tax-deferred savings options
• Employee and dependent educational benefits
• Life insurance coverage
• Employee discounts programs

For detailed information on benefits and eligibility, please visit: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/benefits/benefits-overview.
Posting Summary
The Rutgers Artificial Intelligence and Data Science (RAD) Collaboratory is seeking to appoint two highly motivated postdoctoral researchers with expertise in artificial intelligence/machine learning and data science. Applicants must have completed their Ph.D. studies within the past year. Prior to submitting an application, they must identify an existing RAD Collaboratory faculty member as their postdoctoral mentor and provide the Mentor's Letter of Nomination (on Rutgers Letterhead) with their application materials. Successful candidates will work under the supervision of the Nominating Mentor and contribute to interdisciplinary research projects focused on important problems in science and engineering. Eligible subject areas include computational biology and/or biomedicine, multi-modality fusion and inference (visual and NLP data), computationally efficient ML, environmental sciences, business applications, chemistry, and physics. The RAD Collaboratory offers a rich environment for collaboration with ample access to computational resources.
Position Status
Full Time
Posting Number
26FA0744
Posting Open Date
09/02/2026
Posting Close Date
Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience
• PhD in Computer Science or related discipline.
• Has a proven track record of excellence in artificial intelligence/machine learning and/or data science
• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills
• Good documentation habits
• Candidates in all-but-degree (ABD) status will also be considered (Degree Conferral in Process)
Certifications/Licenses
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience in GPU programming
• Experience working in interdisciplinary research teams
• Experience working with large and complex scientific datasets
• Self-motivation and independence
• A track record of productive research and peer-reviewed publications

Preferred Qualifications
Equipment Utilized
Workstation/laptop
Physical Demands and Work Environment
Onsite in academic and collaborative working environment
Overview
Outstanding Benefits Package
The RAD Collaboratory is located at Rutgers, State University of New Jersey and provides a friendly and collaborative working environment with excellent professional development opportunities. At Rutgers, this academic position offers New Jersey state benefits. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. For more details about state and university benefits,
For more details about state and university benefits, see our employee benefits page.
About the RAD Collaboratory (RADCollaboratory.Rutgers.edu)
The RAD Collaboratory was established as a New Brunswick Chancellor-reporting Signature Initiative to serve as a hub that fosters Data Science and Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning (AI/ML) research collaborations, student and postdoctoral programming, and community engagement in synergistic partnerships with related initiatives across the University.
Statement
Posting Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants should provide a cover letter relating their research and career interests to this position, a full curriculum vitae, Mentor's Letter of Nomination, and names and contact information for two references. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Start date flexible.
Quick Link to Posting
https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/280205
Campus
Rutgers University-New Brunswick
Home Location Campus
Busch (RU-New Brunswick)
City
Piscataway
State
NJ
Location Details
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