Join
We are always looking for motivated students and researchers to join COSMIC Lab. If you are interested in tackling fundamental system bottlenecks through hardware-software co-design, please review the guidelines below to apply and get in touch.
Who we are looking for
Candidates are expected to have a core understanding of computer architecture and operating systems, supported by programming proficiency in C/C++ and Python. More than extensive prior credentials, we prioritize the ability to analyze fundamental system bottlenecks across broad computing stacks for AI and beyond.
How to apply
If you are interested in joining, please email the PI. Contacting the lab and applying to the graduate program are separate steps. Admission is handled by the institute, and the GIST graduate admissions site carries the schedule and the required documents.
Please use the subject line [GIST Application] Your Name (Ph.D. / M.S. / Intern), keeping the one that applies, and include:
- your CV, as a PDF
- your academic transcript
- when you would like to start (for example, Spring 2027)
We usually reply within a week, though it can take longer during busy periods.
FAQ
Postdoctoral researchers
Through a GIST program, the lab can request university funding for a one-year postdoctoral position, subject to a university review. You do not apply to the university yourself. The lab selects the candidate and handles the funding request, so your email to the PI is the application.
We welcome candidates who hold a Ph.D. in computer architecture, computer systems, or a related field, or who will receive one before the start date. Ideal candidates have at least one paper at a top-tier computer architecture conference, or equivalent research experience.
Please use the subject line [GIST Application] Your Name (Postdoc) and include:
- your CV with a full publication list, as a PDF
- a short statement of your past research and what you would like to pursue with us
- when you would like to start
For collaborators
Industry and academic collaboration
We welcome academic and industry collaborations aimed at resolving fundamental system bottlenecks through hardware-software co-design. For joint research inquiries, please contact the PI directly.