Apply to AxLab - "What Actuates You?"
We are a team of creative, curious, and passionate individuals who invent and speculate on the future of user experience and interactive technologies.
For those interested in joining AxLab,
-
please check the following information on our list of positions
-
check our About page to learn about our mission and the relevant skills needed to work at AxLab
-
send your portfolio link and CV via e-mail to < axlab_apply [at] lists.uchicago.edu > with a brief note about your intention, with an e-mail title including the position you are interested in (e.g. PhD, undergrad, pre-doctoral).
*We do not offer remote position at our lab.
List of Positions
Ph.D. Student
Recommendation:
Experience in HCI or related field, particularly in designing and engineering interactive systems, is required.
Paper publication in HCI domains, or equivalent experiences are especially valued.
Requirement / Ideal Backgrounds:
Bachelor/undergrad degree or master's degree (or equivalent experience) in relevant domains [not necessarily in Computer Science].
December (check UChicago CS Web for detail)
Deadline:
PhD admission for 2027 Fall is undecided.
Note:
Master's (Pre-doctoral) Student [Computer Science]
Recommendation:
Focused/extensive experience in HCI is NOT required, but strong passion for and interest in inventing / researching interactive systems are required. Some experience in designing and developing interactive systems is ideal.
Requirement / Ideal Backgrounds:
Bachelor/undergrad degree (or equivalent experience) in relevant domains [not necessarily in Computer Science].
There are two separate deadlines: [1] Mid-January, [2] Early April
Deadline:
N/A
Note:
Undergraduate Student
Recommendation:
Experiences (classes, etc) in software and/or hardware engineering would make you competitive. Also bring your passion, creativity, and curiosity!
Requirement / Ideal Backgrounds:
Be enrolled as UChicago undergrad. (Year of study & major do not matter.)
N/A (you can submit your interest)
Deadline:
Submit your CV to axlab_apply@lists.uchicago.edu. We plan to accept a few new members from the start of Winter Q, so send the e-mail now!
Note:
Post Doctoral Researcher
Recommendation:
Reach out to our contact address for inquiry.
Requirement / Ideal Backgrounds:
Ph.D. degree in related field.
N/A
Deadline:
Currently no openings for fully-funded positions.
Note:
Non-Degree Visiting Student
Recommendation:
For summer visiting student position, consider applying to DSI Summer Lab and, for international students (from partnered institutions), Summer Research Fellowship Program.
Requirement / Ideal Backgrounds:
Must be enrolled in another degree program (graduate/undergrad) at another university.
N/A
Deadline:
Note:
Contact Information & Applications
Connect with AxLab
We are open to opportunities including:
- industry and academic collaborations and partnerships
- local and international exhibitions
Please reach out to us via < axlab_contact [at] lists.uchicago.edu > for more information. Check the sections below to learn more about visiting and joining AxLab.
Physical Address
John Crerar Library Building
5730 South Ellis Avenue
Chicago IL 60637
Office: #358 / Lab: #380