Funded Postdoc and PhD Positions in Machine Learning, Control, and Cyber-Physical Systems at University of Florida University of Florida in United States

Multiple funded openings are available in the Biron Lab at the University of Florida for postdoctoral researchers, PhD students, and NSF-supported undergraduate students / research assistants. The lab is led by Assistant Professor Zoleikha A. Biron in the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department.

The research focus is at the intersection of machine learning, control theory, and cyber-physical systems, with topics including decentralized control design, optimization, fault detection and diagnostics, machine learning and AI for cybersecurity, physics-informed machine learning, safe reinforcement learning, and agentic AI / agentic systems. The lab also highlights work in intelligent transportation systems, smart power systems, renewable energy integration, and cyber-resilient systems.

Preferred applicants should have a background in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Mathematics, optimization, control design, and/or machine learning. Strong programming skills in MATLAB/SIMULINK, Python, and deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch are desired. Experience with LLMs, reinforcement learning, or multimodal data is a plus. Prior publications in top venues or leading journals are highly valued, and the PI emphasizes strong self-motivation and interdisciplinary interest.

The post says the lab is recruiting for Fall 2026 - Spring 2027 and mentions support from new NSF CAREER, NSF REU CISE, and ONR grants. Interested candidates should email a CV to [email protected] with the subject line format [Position] – [Name] – [Current Institution]. The lab website is provided for more information.