[agents] Postdoctoral Research Position in LLM+Game Theory/Economics, Nanyang Technological University, Singapore

[Bo An]

The  College of Computing and Data Science (CCDS) at Nanyang Technological
University, is seeking applications for a *Postdoctoral Research Position*


*Job Description*

We are seeking to hire a research fellow (postdoc) to support the research
for exploring the intersection of game theory, economics, and Large
Language Models (LLMs). The successful candidate will be responsible for
developing/improving/applying innovative LLMs to analyze and simulate
phenomena within economic sociology. This position offers the opportunity
to engage in cutting-edge research that bridges the gap between theoretical
economics and practical AI implementations. The postdoc will be
co-supervised by Prof Teck-Hua Ho (http://www.teckho.com/) and Prof Bo An (
https://personal.ntu.edu.sg/boan/). The initial appointment for the
position is one year,  with possibility of extension for a longer time. The
position is available from now.


*Key Responsibilities*

   - Conduct research on economic sociology based on LLMs to understand and
   analyze social and economic dynamics
   - Collaborate in the collection of datasets necessary for the effective
   training and validation of LLMs
   - Conduct sophisticated statistical and econometric analysis to
   accurately model and simulate social interactions and economic behaviors
   - Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to incorporate a wide range
   of perspectives and enhance the depth and impact of research findings
   - Efficiently synthesize research outcomes and present research findings
   - Oversee and manage project timelines and deliverables
   - Write research papers/reports based on the research findings


*Qualification Requirements*

   - *PhD degree in Economics* with a strong focus on applied and empirical
   methodologies
   - Profound knowledge of game theory and its applications in economic
   models and decision-making processes
   - Proven ability to conduct high-level research in economics, as
   evidenced by a strong track record of publications and active research
   projects
   - Excellent skills in statistical analysis and econometrics
   - Excellent verbal and written communication abilities, necessary for
   writing clear and impactful research papers, reports, and presenting
   findings
   - Strong sense of responsibility and the ability to work independently
   with minimal supervision
   -  Prior experience with LLMs and AI is preferred


*How to Apply*

   - Please submit your application through
   https://ntu.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Careers/details/Research-Fellow--Economics-_R00017620



Bo An
-- 

President's Chair Professor | Head of Division of Artificial Intelligence,
College of Computing and Data Science

Co-Director of Artificial Intelligence Research Institute (AI.R) | Nanyang
Technological University, Singapore

Email: boan at ntu.edu.sg | Web: https://personal.ntu.edu.sg/boan/  | Address:
N4-02b-55,  50 Nanyang Avenue, Singapore 639798
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