Master's student applications are not frequently considered to join our lab. However, when we consider master's students, we seek individuals with a strong foundation in mathematics, statistics, or computer science theory. It's important to emphasize that a two-year commitment is required for any prospective master's student. 

Unless explicitly advertised as a funded position, funding opportunities for master's students are not available.

A1: If you are not already a student at UT-Austin, you have to apply first. Faculty in our department do not hire master’s or Ph.D. students directly. Our department accepts all students through an official application process, and a committee evaluates applications not me.

A2: If you are a student in SDS (or possibly other departments, Astronomy, Physics, Computer Science), then talk to me or send me an email. Depending on your interest, our lab has several funded research opportunities.

A: Our lab has students from all over the campus. However, if you want me to be your primary advisor, you need to be affiliated with SDS. In this case, I suggest you apply for the SDS program. Though it’s sometimes possible to work with faculty from a department other than the one you enroll in (ask the department you are applying to). Depending on your research interest, I might be able to be your co-advisor if your primary department is not SDS, but you need to talk to your primary advisor first.

A: I usually don’t fund visiting students, but if you work on topics that I’m interested in and have another funding source, feel free to email me.

A: Unless I have an announcement on my site that I am looking for postdocs, or you heard another way that I am hiring, then no. However, the SDS department does occasionally hire postdoctoral fellows – if you’re interested, I encourage you to apply.

Our department has a standard policy that instructors do not hire TAs directly. Interested students must apply through the department and undergo a selection process before being appointed as a TA for a particular course. This approach ensures that all TAs meet the department's standards and possess the necessary skills and qualifications to assist in teaching the course. This process also helps to maintain consistency and fairness in the selection of TAs across all courses and instructors in our department. Please check the open positions here.