Research Assistant Recruitment

AI and Simulation Lab (AIS Lab), Emory University

The AI and Simulation Lab (AIS Lab) at Emory University is seeking passionate, motivated, and research-oriented undergraduate students to participate in cutting-edge research in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Data Science, and Modeling & Simulation.

Eligibility

We welcome applications from:

  • Emory University undergraduate students
  • Students applying through the SIRE (Scholarly Inquiry and Research Experience) Program
  • Students applying through the SURE (Summer Undergraduate Research Experience) Program
  • Highly motivated students interested in AI, data science, computing, and interdisciplinary research

Research Focus Areas

Our lab leverages advanced computational techniques to address complex challenges in healthcare, public health, urban systems, transportation, human behavior, environmental science, and national security.

Current research themes include:

  • Foundation Models & Multimodal Learning
    • Large Language Models (LLMs)
    • Vision-language models
    • Domain-specific AI applications
  • Agentic AI & Generative Agents
    • Autonomous AI agents
    • Reasoning and planning systems
    • Multi-agent simulations
  • AI for Science & Health
    • Biomedical research
    • Epidemiology and public health
    • Environmental modeling
    • Scientific discovery through AI and simulation
  • Digital Twins & Synthetic Data
    • High-fidelity digital twin systems
    • Synthetic data generation
    • AI training and evaluation environments
  • Scalable Data Science & Edge AI
    • Distributed computing
    • Edge AI systems
    • Real-time analytics
    • Large-scale data processing
  • Human-AI Collaboration
    • Interactive AI systems
    • Human-in-the-loop simulation
    • Decision support systems
    • Explainable and trustworthy AI

Benefits

  • Work on impactful, real-world research projects
  • Gain hands-on experience with state-of-the-art AI technologies
  • Collaborate with faculty, graduate students, and interdisciplinary researchers
  • Contribute to publications, conference papers, and open-source projects
  • Develop skills valuable for graduate school and industry careers

Application Instructions

Email Subject:
Research Assistant Application – AI and Simulation Lab – [Your Full Name]

Required Application Materials:

  1. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
    • Relevant experiences
    • Technical skills
    • Research activities
    • Publications and awards
  2. Statement of Purpose
    • Research interests
    • Previous projects and experiences
    • Future academic and career goals
    • Motivation for joining the AI and Simulation Lab
  3. Transcripts
    • Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for initial applications
  4. Relevant Publications or Project Portfolio (Optional but Encouraged)
    • Research papers
    • Technical reports
    • GitHub repositories
    • Presentations
    • Other relevant project materials

About the AI and Simulation Lab

The AI and Simulation Lab is dedicated to advancing the frontiers of artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, and computational modeling. We welcome students from diverse academic backgrounds who are enthusiastic about using AI and simulation technologies to solve challenging real-world problems and create positive societal impact.

We look forward to hearing from you!