Pre-Doctoral Fellow: Reinforcement Learning for Large Scale Foundation Model Post-Training

Harvard University
📍 Cambridge, MA, United States 💼 Full-time 🕒 Posted June 10, 2026

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Title Pre-Doctoral Fellow: Reinforcement Learning for Large Scale Foundation Model Post-Training

School Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences

Department/Area Computer Science

Position Description
We invite applications for a Fellow to work with Assistant Professor Kianté Brantley at Harvard SEAS . The lab’s research focuses on improving the capabilities of foundation models using reinforcement learning—from theory to practice. This position will emphasize large‑scale reinforcement learning for post‑training, studying both practical and theoretical issues pertaining to post‑training techniques.


Successful candidates must be able to work as part of a team performing research to support the project. Additional responsibilities include preparing publications and reports, mentoring graduate students, and collaborating with other groups. Successful candidates will be self-motivated...

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  • Location Cambridge, MA
  • Job Type Full-time
  • Category other-general
  • Posted Date June 10, 2026
  • Application Deadline June 14, 2026