Description
Data Science Institute Postdoctoral Scholars Program
Applications open on September 23, 2026. Review of applications will begin on November 16, 2026 and will continue until all positions are filled.
Join us for a live info session about the Data Science Postdoctoral Scholars program on Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 3:00pm CST, hosted by DSI Executive Director David Uminsky. Click here to register for the info session today.
The Data Science Institute (DSI) at the University of Chicago invites applications for Postdoctoral Scholars who wish to advance cutting-edge AI and data science theory, methods, systems and applications in research. The DSI executes the University of Chicago’s bold, innovative vision of Data Science and AI as a new discipline by advancing foundational and interdisciplinary research, developing partnerships with industry, government, and social impact organizations, and implementing a holistic approach to data science education.
The DSI is part of a vibrant and growing data science community which includes departments across campus as well as the Polsky Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Argonne National Laboratory, Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, and Toyota Technological Institute at Chicago (TTIC). These on-campus partnerships enable and encourage unique interdisciplinary research partnerships, reducing early-stage friction to hasten meaningful relationships and high-impact research.
This unique program provides postdocs with the opportunity to pursue original research on significant questions in data science. Drawing on the University of Chicago’s top-ranked programs, world-renowned faculty, as well as a vibrant and quickly expanding data science ecosystem, this program allows postdoctoral scholars to engage in field-defining data science and artificial intelligence research. Our positions carry a competitive salary, generous research funding allowances, and benefits. It is equally important that our postdocs work and grow in an environment that is supportive and focused on community and career development; as such, this program includes lectures focused on communication and workplace culture, and aims to develop a diverse cohort of well-rounded scholars pursuing careers across data science disciplines.
Postdocs may (but do not need to) choose to express interest in working on one of the DSI’s five research initiatives, AI+Science, Data & Democracy, AI for Climate, Data Ecology, and Novel Intelligence.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University’s Notice of Nondiscrimination.
Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-834-3988 or email equalopportunity@uchicago.edu with their request.
The University of Chicago uses AI-assisted tools to streamline and augment some recruitment processes; however, AI is not used to make hiring decisions.
Contact:
For questions about this application, please contact: data-science@uchicago.edu.
The Data Science Institute Postdoctoral Scholars program is supported by the ZhengTong Fellowship Fund, established through a generous gift from the ZhengTong Group, and the Faraco Family Fellowship Fund, established through a generous gift from the Faraco Family Charitable Foundation.