Dongyu Zhang

Professor of Computational Linguistics and Natural Language Processing
School of Foreign Languages and the School of Software Technology
Dalian University of Technology, Dalian, China

Postdoctoral Researcher Position in Computational Linguistics and NLP

We are seeking a highly capable and motivated postdoctoral researcher to join our interdisciplinary team at Dalian University of Technology, China.

Research Focus Areas

Computational Linguistics & NLP
Metaphor Computing
Sentiment Analysis
AI for Health
AI for Education
Neurolinguistics

Qualifications

PhD in Computational Linguistics, Natural Language Processing, or a closely related field.

Strong programming skills and experience with NLP frameworks (e.g., Python, spaCy, HuggingFace).

Proven research ability demonstrated through publications in top-tier NLP or AI conferences/journals.

Experience in interdisciplinary research, especially in AI, health, education, or neurolinguistics is a plus.

Responsibilities

Conduct independent and collaborative research.
Publish findings in high-quality journals and conferences.
Mentor graduate students.
Collaborate with external partners on interdisciplinary projects.

Application Process

Interested candidates should submit the following materials via email:

CV
Cover letter outlining research interests
Research statement detailing past projects and future plans
Two references

Send your application materials to Email: zhangdongyu@dlut.edu.cn with the subject line: Postdoctoral Application – [Your Name].

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.