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.

Now recruiting

Ph.D., M.S., and undergraduate researchers for Spring 2027

The application deadline is set by the department and has not been announced yet. Emailing the PI before it opens is recommended.

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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.

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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.

hyunwuklee@gist.ac.kr