Details Title Postdoctoral Fellow in Geometric Machine Learning School Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences Department/Area Applied Math Position Description A postdoctoral position is available in the Geometric Machine Learning Group at Harvard University, led by Prof. Melanie Weber. This role offers an opportunity to perform research at the intersection of Geometry and Machine Learning, with a focus on studying geometric structures in data and models and how to leverage such structure for the design of efficient machine learning algorithms with provable guarantees. Research areas include Representation Learning, Machine learning and Optimization on graphs and manifolds, as well as applications of geometric methods in the Sciences. This is a one-year position with the possibility of extension. For more details on our research and recent publications, see the Geometric Machine Learning Group’s website: https://weber.seas.harvard.edu For questions, please email mweber@seas.harvard.edu . Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Basic Qualifications A Ph.D. in Mathematics, Computer Science, or a related field, by the start of the appointment. Additional Qualifications Special Instructions To apply, please submit the following materials: + CV + Research Statement outlining your current and future research interests + Three Reference Letters + Copies of two publications representative of your work and research interest SEAS is dedicated to building a diverse and welcoming community. Contact Information For more details on our research and recent publications, see the Geometric Machine Learning Group’s website: https://weber.seas.harvard.edu Contact Email mweber@seas.harvard.edu Minimum Number of References Required 3 Maximum Number of References Allowed 3 Keywords EEO/Non-Discrimination Commitment Statement Harvard University is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination. We seek talent from all parts of society and the world, and we strive to ensure everyone at Harvard thrives. Our differences help our community advance Harvard’s academic purposes. Harvard has an equal employment opportunity (https://hr.harvard.edu/sites/g/files/omnuum6281/files/2025-04/reaffirmation\_statement.pdf) policy that outlines our commitment to prohibiting discrimination on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, religion, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the university’s non-discrimination policy (https://provost.harvard.edu/sites/g/files/omnuum3356/files/2025-07/non-discrimination\_and\_anti-bullying\_policies.pdf) . Harvard’s equal employment opportunity policy and non-discrimination policy help all community members participate fully in work and campus life free from harassment and discrimination. Supplemental Questions