MILab welcomes prospective Ph.D. students, postdoctoral researchers, research assistants, and current UW undergraduate and M.S. students interested in multimodal AI, embodied intelligence, mobility intelligence, public safety, and reliable deployment. Please complete the MILab interest form before emailing so we can review research fit, preparation, timeline, and pathway.
Current UW students across Seattle, Tacoma, and Bothell can pursue MILab research credit, with instructor approval, through TCSS 499, TCSS 600, TCSS 700, or TCSS 702. Prospective Ph.D. students should apply through the CSS Ph.D. program. Postdoctoral and research assistant opportunities depend on project fit, preparation, funding, and mentoring capacity. Undergraduates should review UW cross-campus policy; graduate students have no cross-campus registration restrictions.
Pathways and research fit
Each pathway follows the relevant UW process. Prospective applicants and UW students are welcome to contact us early with a focused research fit, preparation, timeline, and supervision capacity note.
Ph.D. Students
The primary doctoral recruiting pathway is the CSS Ph.D. program. The MILab form and email correspondence help review research fit, preparation, timeline, and advising capacity; they do not replace admissions review.
Strong applicants bring prior research or substantial systems work, strong writing, technical depth, and a clear connection to MILab topics. Funding depends on program decisions, fellowships, project fit, and assistantship capacity.
Postdoctoral Researchers
Postdoctoral appointments depend on alignment among the candidate's research agenda, MILab priorities, project needs, available funding, and UW appointment requirements. Searches are posted through UW hiring channels.
Competitive candidates typically bring lead-author publications, sound research judgment, strong implementation and evaluation practice, and a focused agenda in multimodal AI, embodied AI, rigorous evaluation, or reliable deployment.
UW Students
Current UW students may pursue MILab research through research credit, independent study, thesis or capstone projects, project collaboration, or limited RA opportunities when capacity is available.
Helpful preparation includes programming, Python/PyTorch experience, careful reading habits, relevant coursework, and evidence of open-ended project work. UW procedures govern registration, research credit, and instructor approval.