Johns Hopkins University is officially inviting applications for its Data Science and AI (DSAI) Institute Postdoctoral Fellowship Program for the 2026-2027 academic year.
This initiative aims to recruit a disciplinarily diverse group of scholars dedicated to advancing foundational methods in artificial intelligence and data science.
The program focuses on the practical application of these technologies across various sectors, including health, medicine, humanities, and ethics.
Successful candidates will join a vibrant research community, collaborating with a broad array of faculty members to meet the Institute’s education and policy goals.
This fellowship is part of a historic expansion at the Whiting School of Engineering, which is adding 150 new tenure-track professors and 80 positions specifically within the DSAI.
Research activities will span multiple locations, including the Homewood campus and the Applied Physics Laboratory in Laurel, MD.
Funding and benefits
The fellowship offers a robust support package designed to foster academic growth at Credit: Johns Hopkins University, including a competitive salary and an academic travel stipend. These financial benefits ensure that scholars can focus entirely on their interdisciplinary research and professional development.
In addition to financial support, fellows receive dedicated mentoring from DSAI-affiliated faculty and collaborators.
This mentorship is paired with full access to high-level compute resources and participation in institutional educational projects.
Application requirement
To be eligible, applicants must hold a PhD in a related field and be available for the full two-year duration of the position. Extensions may be possible depending on performance and the availability of continued funding.
The application package must include:
- Comprehensive curriculum vitae
- One-to-two-page research statement.
- Two to three reference letters
- Cover letter: The cover letter should specifically identify two to three DSAI faculty members who could serve as potential mentors during the fellowship.
Deadline
The formal deadline for submissions is January 23, 2026, to receive full consideration from the admissions committee. However, Credit: Johns Hopkins University may continue to review applications submitted after this date until all available positions are successfully filled.
Interested candidates are encouraged to submit their applications as early as possible to ensure timely consideration. Click here to apply. Explore more global calls on our Opportunities page
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