Johns Hopkins University
Johns Hopkins University Data Science and AI Institute Postdoctoral Fellowship
Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore, Maryland, United States, 21276
Johns Hopkins University Data Science and AI Institute Postdoctoral Fellowship
Requisition #: A-179059-11
Status: Full Time
Type: Postdoctoral Fellowship
School: Academic Centers
Department/Program: Data Science and AI Institute
Location State: MD
Closing Date: 01/23/2026 at 11:59 PM US Eastern Time
Overview The Johns Hopkins University Data Science and AI (DSAI) Institute welcomes applications for its Postdoctoral Fellowship program, seeking disciplinarily diverse scholars to advance foundational methods of data science and artificial intelligence and their applications across all areas, including science, health, medicine, the humanities, engineering, policy, governance, democracy, and ethics.
Postdoctoral fellows will join the Institute’s growing research community, collaborating with a broad array of faculty members. Fellows will form an interdisciplinary cohort of outstanding scholars who will contribute to the research, education, policy, and outreach goals of the Institute.
The fellows program supports the historic expansion of the Whiting School of Engineering, which will add 150 new tenure‑track professors at all ranks, including 30 Bloomberg Distinguished Professorships and 80 positions in DSAI. This expansion includes a new building, 30 research engineers, and extensive computational resources that will establish Johns Hopkins as one of the largest and leading engineering schools with a top AI research program. At present, DSAI faculty represent multiple divisions and departments from across the university.
Fellows will collaborate with Institute members across the university, including the Homewood campus, the East Baltimore Health and Medicine campus, the JHU Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, MD, and the Washington D.C. campus.
Program Information and Benefits
Academic travel stipend
Mentoring by DSAl‑affiliated faculty and collaborators
Access to compute resources
Participation in center‑supported educational initiatives and projects
Positions are for 2 years with the possibility of an extension pending satisfactory performance and continued funding.
While candidates who complete their applications by January 23, 2026 will receive full consideration, we may consider applications submitted after that date until all positions have been filled.
Qualifications Fellows must hold a PhD in a related field.
Application Instructions
Research statement (1-2 pages preferred)
A brief cover letter listing 2–3 DSAI faculty members as potential mentors. See the complete list of DSAI Members who are eligible to host fellows.
Total Rewards Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees’ health,, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.
Equal Opportunity Employer The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. To that end, the university does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristic.
Pre‑Employment Information If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre‑employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at
[emailprotected] . For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit accessibility.jhu.edu.
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre‑employment background check including education verification.
COVID‑19 and Flu Vaccination Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID‑19 vaccine. The COVID‑19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid‑19‑vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health‑safety/covid‑vaccination‑information/.
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Status: Full Time
Type: Postdoctoral Fellowship
School: Academic Centers
Department/Program: Data Science and AI Institute
Location State: MD
Closing Date: 01/23/2026 at 11:59 PM US Eastern Time
Overview The Johns Hopkins University Data Science and AI (DSAI) Institute welcomes applications for its Postdoctoral Fellowship program, seeking disciplinarily diverse scholars to advance foundational methods of data science and artificial intelligence and their applications across all areas, including science, health, medicine, the humanities, engineering, policy, governance, democracy, and ethics.
Postdoctoral fellows will join the Institute’s growing research community, collaborating with a broad array of faculty members. Fellows will form an interdisciplinary cohort of outstanding scholars who will contribute to the research, education, policy, and outreach goals of the Institute.
The fellows program supports the historic expansion of the Whiting School of Engineering, which will add 150 new tenure‑track professors at all ranks, including 30 Bloomberg Distinguished Professorships and 80 positions in DSAI. This expansion includes a new building, 30 research engineers, and extensive computational resources that will establish Johns Hopkins as one of the largest and leading engineering schools with a top AI research program. At present, DSAI faculty represent multiple divisions and departments from across the university.
Fellows will collaborate with Institute members across the university, including the Homewood campus, the East Baltimore Health and Medicine campus, the JHU Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, MD, and the Washington D.C. campus.
Program Information and Benefits
Academic travel stipend
Mentoring by DSAl‑affiliated faculty and collaborators
Access to compute resources
Participation in center‑supported educational initiatives and projects
Positions are for 2 years with the possibility of an extension pending satisfactory performance and continued funding.
While candidates who complete their applications by January 23, 2026 will receive full consideration, we may consider applications submitted after that date until all positions have been filled.
Qualifications Fellows must hold a PhD in a related field.
Application Instructions
Research statement (1-2 pages preferred)
A brief cover letter listing 2–3 DSAI faculty members as potential mentors. See the complete list of DSAI Members who are eligible to host fellows.
Total Rewards Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees’ health,, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.
Equal Opportunity Employer The Johns Hopkins University is committed to equal opportunity for its faculty, staff, and students. To that end, the university does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, marital status, pregnancy, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or other legally protected characteristic.
Pre‑Employment Information If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre‑employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at
[emailprotected] . For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit accessibility.jhu.edu.
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre‑employment background check including education verification.
COVID‑19 and Flu Vaccination Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID‑19 vaccine. The COVID‑19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid‑19‑vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health‑safety/covid‑vaccination‑information/.
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