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Funded PhD positions in Computer Science at State University of New York, Korea

(Offering US PhD degree)

We are seeking outstanding PhD candidates in Computer Science. Main research interests are in Programming Languages, Machine Learning, and their intersection. Highly qualified candidates are encouraged to apply for whatever subjects in CS, such as Software Engineering, Security, High-Performance Computing, Data Science, Artificial Intelligence, etc.

State University of New York (SUNY), Korea, is a young American university in South Korea, which is set to experience considerable growth in the next few years. PhD students in CS will follow the same education curriculum as Stony Brook University, New York (https://www.stonybrook.edu/) and receive the same US degree. For details on our PhD program, please refer to the following Handbook:

https://www.cs.stonybrook.edu/sites/default/files/drupalfiles/basicpage/graduate-handbook.pdf

Highlights for the PhD opportunity include the following:

  • PhD degree offered by Stony Brook University, New York, with a vibrant, English-speaking Korean campus (41% international faculty).
  • One-year visit to our campus in New York, during which the PhD candidate collaborates with a US faculty and a Korean advisor.
  • Competitive compensation (commensurate with experience).
  • Convenient life facilities: In-campus dorms; Shopping malls across the street;  Gym, swimming pool, IT Center and Health Center all integrated in the campus; National Health Insurance of Korea.
  • High-performance GPU lab 

The positions will be available until filled. Applicants should be strongly motivated and have an excellent academic record in CS or related subjects. Interested candidates should contact Prof. Zhoulai Fu <zhoulai.fu at sunykorea.ac.kr> and Prof. ByungKon Kang <byungkon.kang at sunykorea.ac.kr> with a CV or for any questions.