Position Description:
The Institute for Physical Artificial Intelligence (IPAI) invites applications from exceptional scientists for its IPAI Research Fellows program to work with world-leading researchers in Physical Artificial Intelligence at Purdue University. Research Fellows will work in broad areas of physical artificial intelligence, including foundations of AI, software systems and services, and applications in diverse disciplines.
The Fellows program aims to identify and train intellectual leaders to shape the field of physical artificial intelligence and its applications. The program provides opportunities for dynamic individuals to work and interact with premier research groups at Purdue, with significant computational and domain infrastructure, industry engagement, and opportunities for translation and entrepreneurship. Fellows are appointed for an initial term of one year and may be extended contingent to satisfactory performance.
Qualifications:
· Candidates must have received a Ph.D. degree in a field related to artificial intelligence and its applications within the past five years.
· Candidates must have a demonstrated track record of research contributions to artificial intelligence and its applications.
· Excellent oral and written communication skills.
How to Apply:
Applications should include:
· A cover letter expressing interest in the Fellowship, identifying major research areas, and two faculty members from among the list of IPAI faculty affiliates (please see https://www.purdue.edu/computes/institute-for-physical-artificial-intelligence/affiliated-faculty/) who would serve as the Fellow’s mentors.
· A complete CV including education, employment history, and list of publications.
· One page statement of research interests.
· Names and contact information of three references.
Please email nominations or applications to: ipai@purdue.edu.
Applications will be accepted until October 15, 2025.
About the Institute for Physical Artificial Intelligence at Purdue University:
IPAI is a signature institute of Purdue University as part of the Purdue Computes Initiative. Funded through a generous endowment from the Lilly Foundation, IPAI builds on world-leading expertise in foundations of AI, systems, software, and services, and diverse applications, including semiconductors, materials, manufacturing, business processes and supply chains, agriculture, life sciences and medicine, pharmaceuticals, and quantum systems. Underpinning these applications are fundamental principles of ethical and socially responsible use of AI technologies. IPAI brings together over 30 leading Centers and over 120 affiliated faculty, and supports them through state-of-the-art facilities, and physical infrastructure. IPAI leads and participates in several industry and federally funded projects, with significant opportunities for entrepreneurship, translation, and intellectual property development. Please see https://www.purdue.edu/computes/institute-for-physical-artificial-intelligence/ for more information.
To apply, send a message to ipai@purdue.edu. (See posting for details.)