We are actively seeking self-motivated students for Ph.D. and intern positions.
Research topics include, but are not limited to: dexterous / loco-manipulation, sim-to-real, VLMs/VLAs, reinforcement learning, 3D vision, video/world models, mechanical design, control, and diffusion models. High-quality first-author publications in related areas are a plus.
Please submit your application through the UNC Graduate Admissions portal by December 15 and list Prof. Mingyu Ding as faculty of interest.
Meanwhile, fill out this form and email us with your CV and a short description of your research interests.
We welcome research interns, visiting students, and UNC master's/undergraduate students on a rolling basis. A background in linear algebra, probability, and Python is expected; experience with ROS, PyTorch, simulators, or robot hardware is a plus. Fill out the form and email us with your CV.