Mountain West HERC

The lab of Prof. Zhihao Jia in the Computer Science Department at Carnegie Mellon University is looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher to work at the intersection of computer systems, programming languages, and machine learning. The main research focus in Prof. Jia's Lab is developing software systems and PL techniques to improve the performance, efficiency, and scalability of ML applications on modern hardware platforms. The postdoctoral researcher will be expected to focus on co-leading the development of systems and programming languages for building and serving LLM-powered agent workflows. The postdoc will also be affiliated with the Catalyst group (https://catalyst.cs.cmu.edu/) and get opportunities to work on other core projects of the lab based on the specific research interests of the applicants. The expected start date is flexible and ideally after May of 2026.

PhD in Computer Science or related field required.  Strong publication track record.  Strong written and oral communication skills.  Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities; and communicate effectively in an interdisciplinary environment.

Carnegie Mellon University is an equal opportunity employer. It does not discriminate in admission, employment, or administration of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy or related condition, family status, marital status, parental status, religion, ancestry, veteran status, or genetic information. Furthermore, Carnegie Mellon University does not discriminate and is required not to discriminate in violation of federal, state, or local laws or executive orders.

About Carnegie Mellon University

Carnegie Mellon (www.cmu.edu) is a private, internationally ranked research university with programs in areas ranging from science, technology and business, to public policy, the humanities and the arts. More than 12,000 students in the university’s seven schools and colleges benefit from a small student-to-faculty ratio and an education characterized by its focus on creating and implementing solutions for real problems, interdisciplinary collaboration and innovation. A global university, Carnegie Mellon’s main campus in the United States is in Pittsburgh, Pa. It has campuses in California’s Silicon Valley and Qatar, and programs in Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe and Mexico.

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