Ruogu Fang
5 months ago
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Fully Funded PhD and Postdoc Positions in Neuroscience, AI, and Intelligent Agents at the University of Florida University of Florida in United States
Degree Level
PhD, Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Fully funded postdoc and PhD positions are available for 2025–2026, supported by new NIH and NSF funding. The post also mentions RA and internship opportunities, including remote and summer options.
Deadline
Expired
Country
United States
University
University of Florida
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About this position
The Smart Medical Informatics Learning and Evaluation (SMILE) Lab at the University of Florida is recruiting for fully funded PhD and postdoctoral positions for 2025–2026, with additional opportunities for RA and internship roles. The lab, led by Ruogu Fang, works at the intersection of neuroscience, artificial intelligence, intelligent agents, brain-inspired AI, multimodal learning, affective computing, and cognitive modeling.
Research directions highlighted in the post include brain world models, agentic AI / agentic systems, neuroscience × AI, medical AI, generative AI, foundation models, LLMs, and digital twins. The lab also mentions NSF-supported work on brain-inspired AI education and next-generation AI learning platforms.
Funding is described as fully funded, supported by new NIH and NSF funding. The post specifically states that multiple fully funded PhD positions and fully funded postdoc positions are open. Remote and summer RA/internship options are also mentioned.
Preferred applicants have a background in Computer Science, AI, Electrical Engineering, Statistics, Mathematics, Neuroscience, or Biomedical Engineering. Strong Python and deep learning skills are expected, and experience with PyTorch, LLMs/VLMs, reinforcement learning, or multimodal data is a plus. The lab also values prior publications in top AI venues and strong self-motivation for interdisciplinary research.
To apply, email your CV to [email protected] with the subject line format provided in the post. The lab website’s Openings page is also referenced for more details.
Funding details
Fully funded postdoc and PhD positions are available for 2025–2026, supported by new NIH and NSF funding. The post also mentions RA and internship opportunities, including remote and summer options.
What's required
Applicants should have a background in CS, AI, EE, Statistics, Mathematics, Neuroscience, or Biomedical Engineering. Strong programming skills in Python and deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch are preferred. Experience with LLMs, VLMs, reinforcement learning, or multimodal data is a plus. Prior publications in top AI venues or leading journals are highly valued. The lab prioritizes top-ranking students from top universities, world-level programming competition/challenge winners, and students with high-quality papers. Strong self-motivation and interest in interdisciplinary research are expected.
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Professors
Associate Professor
United States
Research Interests
Computational Neuroscience
Cognitive Neuroscience
Retinal Imaging
Retinal Disease
Ophthalmology
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