Multiple---PhD Students Wanted - Spring / Fall 2027 - Data Science

Dr. Xinying Hou is actively recruiting PhD students to join the ANTLER Lab (Advance Next-generation Technology for Learner and Educator Readiness) at NJIT for Spring / Fall 2027!

The big question behind ANTLER: How might technology equip learners and educators with the skills, judgment, and agency to navigate what's coming?

Preferred qualifications:

• Care about education (broadly defined) and motivation to pursue research in this area

• Background in Data Science, Information, Computer Science, Learning Sciences, HCI, and/or Education

• Solid programming skills, with experience in LLMs/ML or full-stack development for learning systems

• Excellent communication, willingness to iterate and accept feedback

• Previous research and publication experience

How to apply:
Apply through the PhD in Data Science program at NJIT and mention my name in your application: https://lnkd.in/gDZKixKH

If you'd like to connect first, please email with subject line: [Prospective PhD Student - Spring/Fall 2027] and include your CV + a short note about yourself and why you're interested. I do my best to respond, but please apply through the formal process regardless.

More about the lab: https://xinyinghou.org/group

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