Opportunities
🎓 Fully Funded PhD Positions in Computer Science
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale (SIUC) • Starting Spring 2026 and beyond
Join KhaledLab at SIUC — an R1 Carnegie Classification institution recognized for outstanding research excellence.
We are looking for highly motivated Ph.D. students in Computer Science to work on cutting-edge topics in:
- Graph Machine Learning, Graph GenAI, Graph Mining, Network Science
- Bioinformatics, Network Medicine, Health Data Analytics
- Visual and Language Reasoning, Event Understanding, Social Network Analysis
This position offers a unique chance to contribute to both theoretical advancements— developing new algorithms, models, and frameworks and applied research, where these innovations will be leveraged to address real-world challenges in science, medicine, and technology. Students will gain hands-on experience with cutting-edge AI methods while also building cross-disciplinary collaborations that maximize both scientific impact and career development.
Basic Requirements
- BS/MS in Computer Science or related fields
- Strong programming skills (Python, PyTorch, C, C++)
- Solid understanding of machine learning and deep learning fundamentals
- Excellent analytical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to work independently and in collaborative teams
Desired Qualifications
- Familiarity with Graph AI and Generative AI
- Experience in publishing research papers
- Hands-on experience with transformer models or large language models (LLMs) is a plus
How to Apply
Send the following documents to Dr. Khaled Mohammed Saifuddin:
- CV
- Transcript
- GRE (mandatory)
- English Test Scores
In the subject line, add: 'Prospective PhD Student'
📢 For SIUC Students
Any Masters or Undergraduate student at SIUC who is interested in our research areas is encouraged to contact the Lab director.
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