IDEAL Postdoctoral Research Fellow: 

Application link: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/30871 

We invite applications for postdoctoral positions with anticipated start dates in Fall 2026. The positions will be hosted by either Northwestern, TTIC, or UIC. Postdoctoral researchers will conduct research on key aspects of the foundations of data science. This field includes relevant areas of Theoretical Computer Science, Machine Learning, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, Statistics, Operations Research, and Econometrics. The initial appointment is for one year, but may be extended for an additional year subject to funding availability and performance.

Applications received by December 31, 2025, will receive full consideration; however, the positions will remain open until filled. Applications will be considered for all positions by default. If you are interested only in a position at specific host universities, please indicate that in your cover letter.

Other postdoctoral positions at the participating universities that the candidate may consider applying to:

1. University of Illinois at Chicago, Mathematics, Statistics, & Computer Science:

https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/list/27559

• the SkAI Data Science Postdoc Preceptor (deadline: November 14, 2025), please visit: https://apply.interfolio.com/175201
• the SkAI Prize Postdoctoral Fellowship (deadline: December 12), please visit: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/30859
• the SkAI Postdoctoral Associate (deadline: December 12), please visit: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/30861

 3. NITMB: https://www.mathjobs.org/jobs/application/27042