Professor Jiaxin Lin, Assistant Professor in the School of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Cornell University, is recruiting 2–3 PhD students for his lab in the 2025–2026 academic year. The positions are open to candidates interested in computer systems, networking, and the intersection of artificial intelligence with these areas. The lab's research covers a broad range of topics, including programmable network devices, interconnect protocols, software system stacks for high-performance communication in data centers, and hardware compilers.

Applicants should have a strong background in computer systems, networking, electrical and computer engineering, or computer science. The lab values self-motivated students with interests in networking, systems, accelerators, or hardware compilers. The research group is part of the Computer Systems Laboratory at Cornell University, a leading institution in the United States. Professor Lin's recent work includes next-generation interconnects (e.g., CXL, NVLink), machine learning systems, programming frameworks for in-network computing, and the architecture of programmable network devices.

The application deadline is December 15, 2025. While specific funding details are not provided, PhD positions at Cornell ECE are typically fully funded, covering tuition and providing a stipend. Interested candidates should apply through the Cornell ECE or CS PhD application portal and may contact Professor Lin directly for more information. For further details about the lab's research and application process, visit the provided academic and LinkedIn pages.

Keywords: computer systems, networking, AI, electrical and computer engineering, computer science, programmable network devices, interconnect protocols, software system stacks, data centers, hardware compilers.