Posted
May 9, 2025
We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join our project on developing user-centered AI agents in consumer settings.
As AI agents become increasingly integrated into real-world consumer environments, it is essential to ensure these systems act in the best interests of users—faithfully interpreting user intent and taking responsible actions on their behalf. This project aims to advance the design and implementation of AI agents that prioritize user autonomy, consent, and benefit, while also delivering real-world impact and contributing to the development of cutting-edge agentic systems.
This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to research on the interaction of AI and business. The postdoctoral fellow will be supervised by Professor Alex ‘Sandy’ Pentland from the Stanford Digital Economy Lab at HAI, Prof. Diyi Yang from Stanford NLP Group, and Professor Erik Brynjolfsson from the Stanford Digital Economy Lab at Stanford HAI.
Qualifications for this position include a PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, Human-Computer Interaction, or a closely related field. Candidates should have demonstrated expertise in Large Language Models (LLMs), Agentic Systems, as well as strong interdisciplinary teamwork skills and communication skills.
About the Stanford NLP Group:
Stanford NLP Group focuses on basic scientific research on computational linguistics, machine learning, practical applications of human language technology, and interdisciplinary work in computational social science and cognitive science. The Stanford NLP Group is part of the Stanford AI Lab (SAIL), and also has close associations with the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI), the Center for Research on Foundation Models, Stanford Data Science, and CSLI.
About the Stanford Digital Economy Lab:
We bring together an interdisciplinary group of passionate researchers to study how digital technologies are transforming work, organizations, and the economy. Our insights are helping companies, policymakers, students, and professionals rise to the challenges and opportunities created by digitization. The Lab is part of the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI) and co-sponsored by the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research (SIEPR).
Application deadline:
Rolling, with a closing date of July 1, 2025. Strong preference will be given to early applicants.
Application instructions:
To apply, please complete the application form, which includes:
Location:
Stanford, CA
Duration:
2 years
Salary:
$85,000 – $90,000 per year
The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.
Stanford is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
About us
The Stanford Digital Economy Lab brings together an interdisciplinary group of passionate researchers to study how digital technologies are transforming work, organizations, and the economy. Our insights are helping companies, policymakers, students, and professionals rise to the challenges and opportunities created by digitization. We believe in the power of human work and that augmenting human capabilities with machine capabilities will lead to the most profitable gains for everyone.
The Lab is part of the Stanford Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI) and is co-sponsored by the Stanford Institute for Economic Policy Research (SIEPR).
