PhD Position in Large Language Models & Reasoning

Professor Sarah Chen's research group at MIT CSAIL is seeking a highly motivated PhD student to work on fundamental questions about large language models (LLMs) and their reasoning capabilities. This is an exciting opportunity to work at the frontier of AI research at one of the world's leading research institutions. The research will focus on understanding the mechanisms behind in-context learning, chain-of-thought reasoning, and mathematical problem-solving in LLMs. You will have the opportunity to collaborate with leading researchers at MIT, Google DeepMind, and OpenAI. The ideal candidate has a strong background in machine learning, solid programming skills in Python and PyTorch, and a passion for understanding the fundamental principles of AI systems. Publication at top venues (NeurIPS, ICML, ICLR) is expected. The position includes a competitive stipend of $45,000/year, full health insurance, and tuition coverage. MIT's vibrant research culture and its location in the heart of Cambridge/Boston's tech ecosystem provides unparalleled opportunities for collaboration and career development.