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Staff - Postdoctoral Research Fellow - Artificial General Intelligence (AGI)
Department: CI - Connectivity & Information Processing
Mitsubishi Electric Research Laboratories (MERL) is seeking exceptional candidates for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow position focused on artificial general intelligence (AGI) research. This unique opportunity allows early-career scientists to pursue their own original research agenda at an academically-oriented industrial laboratory. This position offers a valuable stepping-stone for both academic and industrial research career paths. The expected appointment for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow is 2 years and may lead to a subsequent full-time employment at MERL.
The successful candidate will:
* Define and pursue an independent research agenda in artificial general intelligence
* Explore connections to existing MERL research initiatives
* Publish high-impact articles in leading venues
Research Areas
We are particularly interested in candidates with solid expertise in:
* Artificial intelligence and machine learning
* Foundation models: Large language models and vision language models
* Reinforcement learning, multi-agent, long-term planning, and knowledge transfer
* Cognitive architecture, mind theory, machine consciousness, reasoning, and world modeling
Qualifications
* PhD in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or related fields
* Strong publication record in top conferences/journals
* Solid experience in artificial intelligence and machine learning research
* Ability to conduct/publish independent research and collaborate across disciplines
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit:
* CV/resume
* Full list of publications
* Statement of research agenda/plans
This position provides an excellent opportunity to make fundamental contributions to AGI research while gaining valuable industry research experience. Join our team and help shape the future of AI technology. Further information about our postdoctoral research fellowship program can be found here: https://www.merl.com/employment/postdoctoral-research .
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