Work and study with us
Join SMRT Lab.
Contact us about research assistant roles, PhD or MPhil study, undergraduate or master’s thesis projects, and postdoctoral research.
Tell us which route interests you. We can discuss current availability, supervision, funding and the relevant application process.
What to include in your email
Open Positions
We are looking for incoming PhD students to join SMRT Lab in 2027.
If you are interested, use the guidance below to introduce yourself and your research interests.
What to tell us
A short, specific introduction is a good start.
- Your route and timing. The role or degree you are considering, your current background, and when you hope to start.
- Your interest, in one or two sentences. A question you would like to investigate and how it connects with our research.
- Your experience and next step. Methods you have used, one example of your work, and what you want to learn or pursue next.
- A little supporting material. A CV and, if useful, a project, code sample, paper or thesis link.
Working with us
We value thoughtful questions, careful reasoning, kindness and following work through. Research here involves discussing ideas, checking assumptions and developing your own judgment, with support from others.
Different backgrounds and career goals can fit here. Tell us what you hope to learn and what kind of feedback helps you work well.
Skills you can bring—and build
We welcome different kinds of skills and perspectives, from science and technology to language, music, art, writing, design and communication. We value unique combinations of interests and abilities, including strengths that do not fit a typical research checklist.
Experience using AI tools thoughtfully is a plus. You do not need to arrive with every research skill: we are happy to help you learn and develop new ones. Tell us what you bring and what you would like to explore.
Explore the lab before you write
Look at our research directions and previous work. Consider which questions interest you and how the experience fits your learning and career goals.
Ready to get in touch?
Introduce yourself and the route you have in mind. We look forward to hearing what you would like to explore.
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