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,
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