Vacancy

I am looking for self-motivated students to join our group. If you are passionate about software engineering and AI, please read on!

Graduate Students (PhD / Master by Research)

Applications for Fall 2026 admission are now closed. However, if you are a very strong candidate, we may make exceptions on a case-by-case basis — please contact me at zy25@ualberta.ca with your CV, transcript, and a brief description of your research interests.

Research Assistant Positions for UofA Students

If you are a current University of Alberta student (e.g., a Master’s student in the ECE Department, or an undergraduate) and are interested in joining our group as a research assistant, please send your CV and transcript to zy25@ualberta.ca.

Undergraduate Individual Studies

If you are a UofA undergraduate interested in taking an individual study course (CMPUT 399 or CMPUT 499), please contact me at zy25@ualberta.ca with your CV and transcript.

NoteScreening Process

All prospective research assistants and individual study students will go through a lightweight screening process, which typically involves:

  1. Paper reading — reading a few selected papers relevant to your intended research area
  2. Presentation — giving a short talk to demonstrate your understanding of the papers
  3. Implementation — reproducing or implementing some baseline methods

During this process, we will evaluate each student’s academic merits, prior research experience, and how well their background aligns with the group’s research directions. This helps us assess your research potential and ensures a good mutual fit.

Contact

For all inquiries, please reach out to Prof. Zhou Yang.