PhD Studentships in Computing Research: Join our innovative and motivated research team focused on cutting-edge topics in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Extended Reality (XR), and interdisciplinary computing. We invite applications for 2-4 PhD student positions starting in Fall 2026 at Boston University.
PhD Studentships in HCI, AI, XR, and Interdisciplinary Computing Research
Designation: PhD Student
Research Area:
- Human-Computer Interaction (HCI)
- Artificial Intelligence (AI)
- Extended Reality (XR)
- Interdisciplinary Computing Research
Location: Boston University, Boston, MA, USA
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Applicants should be curious, motivated, and interested in exploring new ideas within the research domains.
- Open to applicants from diverse academic backgrounds; experience in relevant areas (e.g., hardware building, programming, AI model training, user study design) is advantageous but not mandatory.
- No strict prerequisites; the ability to learn quickly and adapt is essential.
Job Description:
- Conduct independent research in specified areas of HCI, AI, and XR.
- Collaborate within an interdisciplinary team environment to advance knowledge and address real-world challenges.
- Applications will be reviewed carefully, especially those mentioning the supervising faculty’s name in the application.
How to Apply:
- Submit your application through the Boston University CS PhD application portal.
- Ensure to list the supervising faculty’s name in your application materials for consideration.
- Consider applying for a fee waiver if you meet the specified conditions.
Last Date to Apply: December 15, 2025
For further inquiries or discussions regarding the application, applicants are encouraged to send emails after submitting their materials.
