Several PhD researcher positions available:
both RA and TA
starting from 22 Winter or 22 Fall.

Limited funding for postdoctoral researchers, but visiting postdoctoral researchers are very welcome.

Visiting scholar positions available for professors/students on data mining, machine learning, GIS, bioinformatics.

Several research positions are open to master and undergraduate students interested in data mining/machine learning.


IFM Lab Qualifications:

  • Candidates should have a quantitative background, with a master/bachelor degree in computer science, software engineering or related fields.
  • Strong interest in working in an highly interdisciplinary environment about data mining and machine learning.
  • Strong skills in algorithm design, programming, statistics and mathematics.
  • Proficiency in English academic paper reading, writing, and English communication.
  • Publication records at top-tier conferences/journals (Required for master applicants, Optional for undergraduate applicants).

CS Department Requirements: (Graduate)

  • Submit the UC Davis Online Application: https://www.ucdavis.edu/admissions/apply with the required attachments.
  • Undergraduate/Master degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or a degree in a related area with substantial coursework in Computer Science.
  • One official or certified of all transcript(s), diploma(s), and/or degree certificate(s) from every college or university attended.
  • Official GRE and/or TOEFL scores (requirements for international).
  • 3 letters of recommendation.
  • Statement of Purpose, and Curriculum Vitae.
  • Application Processing Fee of $120.00 (US) or $140.00(International).

How to Apply

  • Application deadlines: View Here.
  • Official application through the admission website of the CS department of UC Davis. The CS admission website URL is: https://cs.ucdavis.edu/graduate/prospective-students/how-apply.
  • Submit a copy of your application with your CV, statement of interest, and copies of two representative publications (if you have) via email to Prof. Jiawei Zhang (jiawei@ifmlab.org), with subject "Application for PhD Researcher Position".
  • IFM Lab will start reviewing the applications 3 months before the application deadline and will continue until the positions are filled.

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IFM Lab Qualifications:

  • Candidates should have a quantitative background, with a PhD degree in computer science, software engineering or related fields.
  • Strong interest in working in an highly interdisciplinary environment about data mining, machine learning, natural language processing, geographical information system, bioinformatics.
  • Strong skills in algorithm design, programming, statistics and mathematics.
  • Proficiency in English academic paper reading, writing, and English communication.
  • Outstanding publication records at top-tier conferences/journals in data mining, machine learning, AI, GIS, bioinformatics.
  • Independent and secure funding sources.

How to Apply

  • Normal starting date: August 5th (for Fall) or January 5th (for Spring) of each academic year. Please apply 5 months prior to the anticipated starting date.
  • Submit your application with cover letter, CV, research statement, three representative publications as a package via email (jiawei@ifmlab.org) to Prof. Jiawei Zhang, with subject "Application for Postdoctoral Researcher Position".
  • Arrange for three letters of reference to be sent to Prof. Jiawei Zhang (jiawei@ifmlab.org) via email within two weeks of submitting your application. Please indicate your name in email subject.
  • The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.

IFM Lab Qualifications:

  • Candidates should have a quantitative background, with a degree in computer science, software engineering or related fields.
  • Strong interest in working in an highly interdisciplinary environment about data mining, machine learning, natural language processing, geographical information system, bioinformatics.
  • Strong skills in algorithm design, programming, statistics and mathematics.
  • Proficiency in English academic paper reading, writing, and English communication.
  • Good publication records at top-tier conferences/journals in data mining, machine learning, AI, GIS, bioinformatics.
  • Independent and secure funding sources.

How to Apply

  • Normal starting date: August 5th (for Fall) or January 5th (for Spring) of each academic year. Please apply 5 months prior to the anticipated starting date.
  • Submit your application with cover letter, CV, research statement, two representative publications (optional for visiting master/undergraduate students) as a package via email (jiawei@ifmlab.org) to Prof. Jiawei Zhang, with subject "Application for Visiting Scholar Researcher Position".
  • Arrange for two letters of reference to be sent to Prof. Jiawei Zhang (jiawei@ifmlab.org) via email within two weeks of submitting your application. Please indicate your name in email subject.
  • The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.

IFM Lab Qualifications:

  • Students at UC Davis with independent and secure funding sources.
  • Candidates should have a quantitative background, with a degree in computer science, software engineering or related fields.
  • Strong interest in working in an highly interdisciplinary environment about data mining, machine learning, natural language processing, geographical information system, bioinformatics.
  • Strong skills in algorithm design, programming, statistics and mathematics.
  • Proficiency in English academic paper reading, writing, and English communication.
  • Good publication records at top-tier conferences/journals in data mining, machine learning, AI, GIS, bioinformatics (optional).

How to Apply

  • Normal starting date: August 5th (for Fall), January 5th (for Spring), and May 5th (for Summer) of each academic year. Please apply 3 months prior to the anticipated starting date.
  • Submit your your CV, statement of interest, one representative publications (optional) as a package via email (jiawei@ifmlab.org) to Prof. Jiawei Zhang, with subject "Application for Master/Undergraduate Researcher Position".
  • Arrange for one letter of reference to be sent to Prof. Jiawei Zhang (jiawei@ifmlab.org) via email within two weeks of submitting your application. Please indicate your name in email subject.
  • The review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.