PhD and Postdoc Openings in LLMs, Agentic AI, and Multimodal AI at Singapore University of Technology and Design Singapore University of Technology and Design in Singapore

iNLP Lab at the Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) is recruiting for research openings in LLMs, agentic AI, multimodal AI, and related areas such as multi-agent systems and audio-language models.

The post is from Wenxuan Zhang, Assistant Professor and NRF Fellow at SUTD. The lab says it is hiring across multiple levels, with current openings for postdocs and PhD students. Postdoc roles are available now, with a preference for candidates in multi-agent systems and audio-language models, while remaining open to strong NLP/ML backgrounds. The PhD intake is for Spring 2027 and is described as fully funded.

Funding: Postdocs receive a competitive salary and full research resources. PhD positions are fully funded through SUTD / AISG / SINGA / industry scholarship, and the page notes that current students may receive stipends up to S$6300/month. The page also mentions on-site visiting student options (self-funded, CSC-funded, or grant-supported) and research assistant roles for candidates who do not need a Singapore visa.

Eligibility highlights: Postdoc applicants should have a PhD in a related field and a strong publication record in top-tier NLP/ML venues. PhD applicants should have strong interest in the lab’s research themes and are encouraged to contact the supervisor before submitting a formal application. Priority is given to visiting students with relevant research or publication experience.

How to apply: Email Wenxuan Zhang with the requested subject format: Position-Start Time-Name-Affiliation. Include a short motivation statement, your CV, and any supporting documents such as transcripts, research experience, future plans, or a research proposal. Shortlisted candidates are expected to hear back within one week.

Deadline: The PhD application deadline is stated as September 2026, normalized here to 2026-09-30. Postdoc positions are open now and can start immediately.