Summary
The Department of Computer Science at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) is inviting applications for multiple Postdoctoral Research Associate positions under the supervision of Prof. Mohit Bansal, Director of MURGe-Lab (UNC-AI Group).
These positions focus on cutting-edge research in NLP, computer vision, and multimodal AI, including LLM reasoning, grounded language understanding, embodied AI, interpretability, and efficient generative modeling. The role offers strong research freedom, high-quality mentorship, and access to world-class computing resources and collaborations.
Postdoctoral Research Associate Positions in NLP / Vision / Machine Learning at UNC Chapel Hill, USA
Designation
Postdoctoral Research Associate
Key Details (Table)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Institution | University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill |
| Department | Computer Science |
| Lab | MURGe-Lab (UNC-AI Group) |
| Supervisor | Prof. Mohit Bansal |
| Position Type | Postdoctoral Research Associate |
| Duration | Minimum 2 years (extendable) |
| Start Date | Flexible / ASAP |
| Salary | Highly competitive (negotiable) |
| Visa Support | Available |
Research Area
- Natural Language Processing (NLP)
- Computer Vision (CV)
- Multimodal Generative Models
- LLM Reasoning, Planning & Agents
- Grounded and Embodied AI
- Model Interpretability & Editing
- Efficient AI / Model Merging
- Out-of-Distribution (OOD) Generalization
- Faithful Language Generation
Location
Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA (Research Triangle region)
Eligibility / Qualification
- Ph.D. in Computer Science, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Linguistics, or related AI/ML fields
- Strong background in one or more of:
- NLP / Computational Linguistics
- Computer Vision
- Machine Learning / Deep Learning
- Demonstrated research record in top-tier AI/ML venues preferred
- Ability to conduct independent and collaborative research
- Strong publication record is desirable
- International applicants encouraged (diversity welcomed)
Job Description
Selected candidates will:
- Conduct advanced research in NLP, CV, and multimodal AI systems
- Develop novel methods for LLM reasoning, planning, and grounded generation
- Collaborate with PhD students, faculty, and external industry partners
- Participate in interdisciplinary projects with AI, robotics, and systems groups
- Contribute to grant writing, research publications, and lab development
- Optionally engage in teaching and mentoring activities
- Work with industry collaborators (Google, Meta, Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, etc.)
- Access strong GPU/compute infrastructure for large-scale AI research
Benefits
- Highly competitive salary + benefits
- Strong research freedom and agenda flexibility
- Collaboration with leading AI/ML researchers globally
- Access to top-tier students and interdisciplinary faculty
- Opportunities for academic career transition (including tenure-track pathways)
- High-quality living environment in Research Triangle area
How to Apply
Applicants must apply through the official portal:
UNC Postdoctoral Job Portal
Required Documents:
- CV / Resume
- Research Statement
- Contact information for 3 professional references
- (Optional) Cover Letter
Additional Instructions:
- Applicants are encouraged to email Prof. Mohit Bansal
Email: mbansal at cs dot unc dot edu
Subject line: “Postdoc Application — NAME”
Last Date for Application
- Open until filled (applications accepted on a rolling basis)
- Early application recommended due to competitive selection process
