Job Description

Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that stands among the world's most renowned education institutions. With ground-breaking brain science, path-breaking performances, creative start-ups, big data, big ambitions, hands-on learning, and a whole lot of robots, CMU doesn't imagine the future, we invent it. If you're passionate about joining a community that challenges the curious to deliver work that matters, your journey starts here!


The Language Technologies Institute (LTI) at CMU is a world-renowned research and education hub at the forefront of natural language processing, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and human-computer interaction. Established within the School of Computer Science, LTI pioneers innovative ways to understanding, processing, and generating human language in both written and spoken forms.


We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Associate. This position conducts a broad range of activities in the development and analysis of commercial systems for large-language models (LLMs), ensuring that the resulting designs are technically feasible, economically sustainable, and aligned with industry needs. The long-term impact of LLMs depends critically on viable commercial mechanisms that support healthy development for model providers and downstream users.

Core Responsibilities:

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Analyze LLM-based commercial models by collecting, simulating, and evaluating system data, providing insights on pricing, incentive alignment, resource allocation, and multi-stakeholder interactions. Design commercial mechanisms and incentive models for LLM systems using principles from economics, game theory, and market design to ensure sustainable and fair development for providers and users. Develop software components, simulation tools, or prototype systems that integrate LLM training and inference pipelines with economic or game-theoretic mechanisms in real-world scenarios. Collaborate with cross-functional research teams and external partners to ensure technical feasibility, economic soundness, and engineering scalability of proposed LLM commercial systems. Coordinates work consistently to achieve maximum productivity.
Flexibility and cultural sensitivity are valued proficiencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who can optimally get along with a varied population of diverse audiences. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.

Qualifications:

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Ph.D. in Computer Science, AI/ML or Data Science Research experience with economics and/or game theory Publications in top machine learning and/or economic conferences and journals Demonstrated strength in both theoretical analysis and practical programming A combination of education and meaningful experience from which comparable knowledge is proven may be considered.

Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits.

Benefits eligible

employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including

comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance

as well as a generous

retirement savings program

with employer contributions. Unlock your potential with

tuition benefits

, take well-deserved breaks with ample

paid time off

and observed

holidays

, and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance.

Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our

Family Concierge Team

to help navigate childcare needs,

fitness center access

,

and much more!

For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available, explore our

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At Carnegie Mellon, we value the whole package when extending offers of employment. Beyond credentials, we evaluate the role and responsibilities, your valuable work experience, and the knowledge gained through education and training. We appreciate your unique skills and the perspective you bring. Your journey with us is about more than just a job; it's about finding the perfect fit for your professional growth and personal aspirations.

Are you interested in an exciting opportunity with an exceptional organization?! Apply today!

Location

Pittsburgh, PA

Job Function

Pre/Post-Doctoral Associates & Fellows

Position Type

Postdoctoral Associate / Fellow (Fixed Term)

Full Time/Part time

Full time

Pay Basis

Salary

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