Vector Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellowships
Are you an early career researcher with the potential to become a world-class machine learning scientist? Vector invites applications for Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellows working on cutting-edge fundamental research in machine learning and deep learning algorithms and their applications.
Join a dynamic research community
Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellows join a thriving research community of over 962 Vector Faculty Members, Faculty Affiliates, Postgraduate Affiliates, and graduate students. This vibrant ecosystem offers research freedom and opportunities to collaborate within and across research areas in Canada’s leading AI institute.
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The Vector Postdoctoral Fellowships experience
Research independence
Propose and carry out research topics of your interest with significant independence. Work primarily with 1-2 faculty members while having access to collaborate with any of Vector’s 45+ world-class faculty in machine learning and deep learning. Our research areas include:
Computer Vision
Generative Models
Health – computational biology, genomics
Natural Language Processing
Optimization
Reinforcement Learning & Representation Learning
Statistical Learning Theory
Sequential Decision Making
Security, Privacy & Fairness
Quantum Computing
Robotics
Machine Learning, Deep Learning
Diverse Opportunities
Engage in teaching and mentoring, entrepreneurial activities, or work with existing companies to enhance your research. Collaborate with graduate students from the University of Toronto and other affiliated faculty who spend time at the Institute.
World-Class Resources
Access resources of an institute dedicated solely to machine learning and deep learning. Benefit from state-of-the-art compute power, professional staff support, and AI engineering teams who help transform research into practical applications.
Strategic Location
Located at the University of Toronto’s Schwartz Reisman Innovation Campus, surrounded by leading scholars, entrepreneurs, and industry partners. Daily collaboration and idea exchange through talks, seminars, and tutorials foster breakthrough discoveries.
Schmidt AI in Science Fellowship
Vector proudly supports the Eric and Wendy Schmidt AI in Science Postdoctoral Fellows, early-career scholars in engineering, mathematics, and natural sciences applying AI to advance scientific discovery.
Postdoctoral Fellowship application deadlines
The Hiring Committee reviews applications twice yearly in March and September. Submit complete application as one PDF document including cover letter, CV, publications, research statement, and three reference letters.
- Spring Cohort: Applications due February 28, 23:59 EST
- Autumn Cohort: Applications due August 31, 23:59 EST
Ready to launch your research career?
Vector’s Distinguished Postdoctoral Fellows carry out state-of-the-art research, publish at the highest international level, and contribute to Vector’s academic excellence. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis twice per year.