DeCLaRe Lab is a good fit for people who enjoy building AI systems, asking careful scientific questions, and working across safety, trustworthiness, multimodality, AI for Science, efficiency, and embodied AI.

Why Join DeCLaRe Lab?

Project-centered research

Work on models, benchmarks, demos, and open-source systems that connect papers to working artifacts.

Collaborative culture

Research directions often combine language, vision, audio, action, scientific reasoning, safety evaluation, and human-facing evaluation.

Active research program

The lab is recruiting at NTU across the six core themes of safety, trustworthiness, multimodality, AI for Science, efficiency, and embodied AI.

Current Openings

PhD Students

For applicants interested in safety, trustworthy AI, multimodal systems, AI for Science, efficient learning, or embodied AI.

Postdoctoral Researchers

For researchers with a strong publication record and a clear agenda connected to the lab's themes.

Research Interns and Visiting Researchers

For students and collaborators who can contribute to focused projects, benchmarks, demos, or open-source releases.

Expected Backgrounds

Strong candidates often have experience in one or more of the following:

Machine learning Natural language processing Computer vision Audio and speech Robotics or embodied AI AI for Science Efficient learning Human-computer interaction AI safety and alignment Open-source engineering

How to Apply

Please review the lab’s research slides, browse recent publications, and identify the research directions that genuinely connect with your interests.

Send a concise email to soujanya [dot] poria [at] ntu [dot] edu [dot] sg with your CV, transcript if applicable, representative work, and a short note on the projects you would like to pursue.

FAQ

Should I email before applying formally?

Yes, a short, specific email is helpful. Mention the lab theme or paper that connects to your interests.

Do I need prior publications?

Publications help, but strong engineering ability, research taste, and evidence of persistence also matter.

Can I propose a new direction?

Yes. The best proposals still connect clearly to DeCLaRe Lab's core agenda.