Postdoctoral Research Associate

NU USA Northeastern University

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Boston, MA (Main Campus) Until 8/22/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted December 16, 2025 Last posted March 15, 2026
Job description

About the Opportunity

Northeastern University has established a Postdoctoral Researcher position dealing with cutting-edge research in the theoretical and applied aspects of resilient artificial intelligence (AI). The successful candidate will join Prof. Francesco Restuccia’s research team (website: https://mentis.info) in Boston, Massachusetts, and work on cutting-edge topics in resilient AI, including adversarial AI and out-of-distribution detection.  The successful candidate will have a strong track record in top-tier AI publications, outstanding presentation and leadership skills.

Responsibilities:

Provides scientific and technical leadership in the management, design, and conducting of the entire research program in resilient AI within Prof. Restuccia’s research group. Responsibilities include designing, developing, and establishing standards for the research to be conducted on topics related to resilient AI; publishing findings; obtaining new grants; developing project budget; interviewing, hiring, and managing all professional and technical staff; and supervising students.

Qualifications:

     Mandatory:

  • PhD in Computer Science or similar field;

  • At least one (1) publications as first/second author in top-tier AI/ML venues (AAAI, ICML, ICLR, ICCV, ECCV, CVPR, WACV, NeurIPS, TNNLS) or evidence of strong research contributions in AI/ML;

  • Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.

Desired:

  • Proven experience in resilient AI research, including adversarial AI and out-of-distribution detection;

  • At least six (3) first/second author publications in top-tier AI venues (AAAI, ICML, ICLR, ICCV, ECCV, CVPR, WACV, NeurIPS, TNNLS) of which three (3) as first author;

  • Demonstrated proposal writing experience;

  • Demonstrated leadership skills.

Please submit through the website a (i) cover letter, (ii) a detailed curriculum vitae, (iii) three representative scientific publications, and (iv) the names and contact information of at least three references. References will only be sought for finalists. Applications submitted without this material will not be considered.

Position Type

Research

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.  

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.  

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Compensation Grade/Pay Type:

108S

Expected Hiring Range:

$60,315.00 - $85,192.50

With the pay range(s) shown above, the starting salary will depend on several factors, which may include your education, experience, location, knowledge and expertise, and skills as well as a pay comparison to similarly-situated employees already in the role. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly and are subject to change.

About this role

Summary

Conducts research in resilient AI, including adversarial AI and out-of-distribution detection, leading projects and publishing findings.

Job title

Postdoctoral Research Associate

Experience level

PhD

Industry

education

Location requirements

Boston, MA; remote work not specified

Salary

$60,315.00 - $85,192.50

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

PhD in computer sciencepublications in top-tier AI venuesresearch in resilient AIcommunication

Preferred skills

leadershipproposal writingresearch contributions

Specializations

artificial intelligenceadversarial AIout-of-distribution detectionresilient AI
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Boston, MA, USA

On-site City