Postdoc in LLM Agents for Research Automation

About the role

The Division of Computing Science at Chalmers University of Technology (joint department with the University of Gothenburg) is hiring a postdoctoral researcher in large language model agents for research automation. The position sits at the intersection of software engineering and AI: the goal is to build LLM-agent prototypes that automate deep learning workflows, code generation, and software development tasks in collaboration with industrial partners.

The contract is two years full-time, with the possibility of a one-year extension. Physical presence in Gothenburg is required throughout employment. The position is reference REF 2026-0290, supervised by Yinan Yu (yinan@chalmers.se).

Responsibilities

• Design and develop LLM-agent methods and prototypes for deep learning and software engineering workflows.
• Evaluate methods systematically using established benchmarks and structured comparisons.
• Work directly with industrial partners to test methods in realistic development environments.
• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed venues in AI and software engineering.
• Contribute to undergraduate and master’s supervision and teaching at a level of up to 20% of working hours.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in computer science, AI, machine learning, or a closely related field, completed before the start date.
• Strong research record in deep learning, machine learning, or AI-assisted software development.
• Proficiency in Python and modern ML development environments.
• Experience with frameworks such as PyTorch, TensorFlow, or JAX.
• Fluent written and spoken English.
• Ability to work independently and in multi-stakeholder research settings.

Nice to have

• Experience with LLM agents, retrieval-augmented generation, or automated machine learning pipelines.
• Familiarity with code generation and program synthesis research.
• A track record of publications in top AI or software engineering conferences.

How to apply

Submit all materials as PDF files (maximum 40 MB each) via the online form at the apply URL above. The application must include:

• Comprehensive CV with a publication list and description of teaching experience.
• Personal letter outlining research background, key results, and future research goals.

Deadline: 3 July 2026. Late applications are not considered. Contact Yinan Yu at yinan@chalmers.se for scientific questions about the role.