📢 PhD Position Opening - Applied Mathematics (University of Waterloo)

I’m excited to announce an opening for a PhD student in my lab in the Department of Applied Mathematics at the University of Waterloo. This PhD position involves a research focus on quantum many-body physics, combinatorial optimization and language models.

I’m looking for a motivated student with a strong background in machine learning and physics, a passion for coding, and a curiosity-driven mindset.

🗓️ Deadline:

October 19th, 2025 for a start date in Fall 2026 (The deadline for the informal application has passed).

If you are interested, you can still apply to the Applied Math PhD program through the official portal while providing my name in the list of faculty you are interested in working with.

Important Notes:

• A Master’s degree (completed or in the process of completion) is required to be eligible for this position.
• Duration of PhD position: 4 years.
• We encourage applications from equity-deserving groups in STEM and welcome those with non-traditional academic paths.
• The selected candidate will subsequently apply through the official University of Waterloo system to complete the admission process.
• Due to the volume of applications, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews. If you do not hear from us after applying by the end of April 2026, please consider that we’ve moved forward with other candidates.

Ideal Candidate Profile (as an example):

• Solid background in machine learning and physics.
• Strong coding skills (Python experience is essential).
• Experience with one of the following Machine Learning libraries: JAX, PyTorch, or TensorFlow.
• Research experience and a curiosity-driven mindset.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.