We are recruiting PhD students for Fall 2026

We are looking for highly motivated students interested in the intersection of Ubiquitous Computing and Health to join our in 2026, with a focus on Machine Learning for human behaviors.

We have several open Ph.D. positions starting in Fall 2026. Doctoral students can join the lab either as a PhD in Computer Science student or a PhD in Personal Health Informatics student. You may find more information about the lab’s interests by looking at the recent publications or Varun’s research statement.

Most prospective students will have a strong preference for one program over the other. You can do the same research in any of the programs, but the course requirements are quite different. The PhD in Personal Health informatics is an interdisciplinary degree between the Khoury College of Computer Sciences and the Bouvé College of Health Sciences, requiring more health informatics and human-computer interaction coursework. The PhD in Computer Science requires more coursework in computer science and data science. Regardless of the program, all Ph.D. positions are fully funded with a stipend, full tuition, health insurance, and travel funding opportunities. You may learn more about the two programs here and here.

Interested individuals may contact Varun with the following information: (1) your CV; (2) a copy of your transcripts; and (3) a brief description of your background and research interests. The subject of the email should start with “[PROSPECTIVE-PHD]”. Varun will reach out if your background seems like a potential good fit.