Summary
The UNC-NLP Lab, under the direction of Prof. Mohit Bansal, is seeking two talented postdoctoral researchers to join the team. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research in Natural Language Processing (NLP) and Machine Learning (ML), with the flexibility to develop an independent research agenda while collaborating with other AI faculty in vision, robotics, and ML.
Post-Doc Research Associate (NLP+ML) at University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill, US
Job Details
| Attribute | Details |
| Position Title | Post-Doc Research Associate |
| Vacancy ID | PDS004786 |
| Department | Computer Science – 318400 |
| Location | Chapel Hill, NC, US |
| Position Type | Full-Time Temporary (40 hours/week) |
| Proposed Start Date | 04/01/2026 |
| Appointment Duration | 12 Months |
| Hiring Range | Dependent on Experience/Qualifications |
Research Area
The focus of this position includes, but is not limited to:
- Multimodal and embodied semantics.
- Human-like language generation and Q&A/dialogue.
- Interpretable and generalizable deep learning.
Job Description
The successful candidate will play a vital role in the lab’s research enterprise. Duties include:
- Aiding the research of graduate students on NLP+ML projects.
- Leading research directions complementary to the lab’s scope.
- Creating an individual research agenda with some freedom.
- Advising graduate and undergraduate students within the lab.
- Collaborating with AI faculty across the department (vision, robotics, ML).
- Optional opportunities to teach courses.
Eligibility/Qualification
Minimum Requirements:
- PhD in Computer Science or EE/ECE (or expected to receive before the start date).
- Research focus on machine learning applied to natural language processing, computer vision, or a related area.
Required Competencies & Experience:
- Strong publication record in NLP, ML, or related areas.
- Strong programming skills (specifically TensorFlow and/or PyTorch).
- Demonstrated communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.
How to Apply
Interested candidates can apply directly through the official UNC employment portal:
Required Documents:
- Curriculum Vitae / Resume
Optional Documents:
- Cover Letter
Last Date to Apply
This position is Open Until Filled.
For further information or assistance with the application process, please contact the University’s Office of Postdoctoral Affairs at (919) 962-9982 or opahr@unc.edu.
