Carnegie Mellon University · 2 months ago
Predoctoral Fellow - DeDeo Lab - Dietrich College
Pittsburgh, PA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad
$36K/yr - $36K/yrCarnegie Mellon University is seeking predoctoral fellows for a three-year project funded by the John Templeton Foundation focused on the study of science, mathematics, and philosophy of mathematical discovery. The role involves conducting research, publishing findings, and collaborating with other project members.
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Responsibilities
Aid in novel scientific, mathematical, and philosophical research into the nature of mathematical understanding, under the supervision of Project Lead Simon DeDeo
Help publish and share this research with the wider academic community, including conducting experiments, gathering, visualizing, and analyzing data, aiding in the writing up of research for publication, and in handling referee reports
Work collaboratively with other members of the project, as consonant with their joint intellectual interests
This job does not involve teaching and has no teaching responsibilities
Qualification
Required
Predoctoral fellows should have received, or expect to receive, a Bachelor's or Master's degree before beginning this position but should not have yet begun their Ph.D. work
In exceptional circumstances, we can consider a Summer appointment for those who will not have received their BA before June 2026
Fellows should have a background, advanced undergraduate classwork, strong interests, and ideally some research experience, in one or more of the following fields: Cognitive science, Psychology, Computer Science, Mathematics, Philosophy
Preferred
We are also open to considering other fields as well
Benefits
Health insurance
Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
Generous retirement savings program with employer contributions
Tuition benefits
Ample paid time off and observed holidays
Life and accidental death and disability insurance
A free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass
Access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs
Fitness center access
Company
Carnegie Mellon University
Carnegie Mellon University is a private research university that offers degrees in technology, arts, and various other fields.
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