MIT

Position Title/Short Description

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Dr. Neil Thompson (www.neil-t.com) seeks to hire a Postdoctoral Associate to work on the following topics:

(i) Understanding the key innovation trends in computing (hardware / software / algorithms) and artificial intelligence

(ii) Analyzing the economic and policy implications of these trends
In recent decades, progress in computing has been responsible for perhaps a third of all productivity improvements, making it one of the largest contributors to human prosperity. But will this continue as Moore’s Law fades? Will the economics of chip manufacturing allow a replacement based on chip specialization (e.g. Huang’s Law)? What effects are algorithm improvements in A.I. and elsewhere having on firms?

Qualifications
• PhD or equivalent in either (management / economics) or (computer science / electrical engineering), as well as substantial exposure to the other area (e.g. an undergraduate degree)
• Strong data analysis skills, including statistical or econometric training
• Proficiency with a modern programming language, e.g. Python, R
• Solid English communication skills (verbal and written)
• Desire and skill (e.g. organizational abilities) to work in teams across multiple projects

Based on the applicant’s background and preferences, the post-doc could be based at MIT Sloan, CSAIL, or possibly both.