PhD Opportunities 2027 at Alaa Lab UC Berkeley

Contexte

The Alaa Lab at the University of California, Berkeley and UCSF is recruiting PhD students for Fall 2027. The multidisciplinary research lab works at the intersection of computational methods, artificial intelligence and healthcare, offering opportunities for students interested in developing computational approaches to health and medical research. The lab operates across multiple disciplines, creating opportunities for students to apply computational techniques to healthcare and medical research. Candidates with clinical backgrounds who are interested in generative AI for specific clinical workflows may also have opportunities to pursue co-advised research with faculty members at UCSF. The lab places particular emphasis on independent thinking and self-motivation. Many of its research projects are student-driven, meaning prospective students should be prepared to develop research questions, explore new ideas and take ownership of their work. The lab also regularly collaborates with PhD students from other laboratories across UC Berkeley EECS and Statistics, and considers applications from final-year PhD students in computer science interested in pursuing postdoctoral research, as well as undergraduate students at UC Berkeley interested in research.

Profil recherché

• Strong computational backgrounds in areas such as computer science, statistics, artificial intelligence, computational research or related quantitative disciplines.
• Previous experience in applied health or medical research is considered an advantage but is not required.
• Candidates with clinical backgrounds who are interested in applying generative AI to specific clinical workflows for co-advised research with UCSF faculty.
• Students who demonstrate intellectual independence, strong motivation and the ability to develop and pursue research ideas.
• Current PhD students in UC Berkeley EECS and Statistics departments, or UCSF and other Berkeley departments with a specific research question or potential collaboration idea.
• Final-year PhD students in computer science interested in pursuing postdoctoral research intending to pursue faculty positions.
• Undergraduate students at UC Berkeley wanting to gain research experience before applying to PhD programmes, or students with a specific research direction or exceptional skill developed through an internship or previous research project.

Conditions et avantages

• Opportunity to conduct cutting-edge multidisciplinary research at the intersection of AI, computational methods and healthcare.
• Potential for co-advised or co-supervised research with faculty members at UCSF for candidates with clinical backgrounds.
• Collaboration opportunities with PhD students and researchers across UC Berkeley EECS, Statistics and UCSF.
• Pathway for postdoctoral researchers planning academic careers and intending to pursue faculty positions.
• Research experience opportunities for undergraduate students through URAP or direct inquiry.

Comment postuler

The Fall 2027 PhD recruitment is currently open for prospective applicants to explore through the relevant UC Berkeley graduate programmes. Applicants should review the official programme admission requirements, deadlines and application procedures before submitting an application.

Prospective PhD applicants can apply through one of three relevant UC Berkeley programmes:

• Computational Precision Health (CPH): Applicants interested in computational approaches to healthcare.
• EECS AI-H Track: Students with a strong computer science and artificial intelligence background.
• Statistics Programme: Applicants whose research interests align with statistical methodology.

Application instructions and procedures:

• Applicants should list Ahmed as one of their preferred advisors where appropriate.
• Applicants may complete the lab’s interest form to express their interest in joining the research group.
• Current PhD students from other laboratories can contact Ahmed to explore potential research collaborations.
• Prospective postdoctoral researchers should contact Ahmed by email and provide a CV, together with a description of their current research interests and future research vision.
• Undergraduate students can apply through the Undergraduate Research Apprentice Program (URAP) when posted, or contact Ahmed directly with a specific research direction or exceptional skill from an internship or previous project.

Alaa Lab does not indicate a single lab-specific PhD application deadline because prospective students apply through the relevant university programmes. Candidates should verify the applicable deadline for the programme they intend to enter and visit the official website to apply.