Join the group
We are looking for Ph.D. students and postdocs with a background in physics, applied math, complex systems, or machine learning. As an interdisciplinary group, we highly value curiosity, independence, and a willingness to read broadly and learn from others not in your immediate field.
Before emailing, think about whether you are actually interested in working with me. If you haven't read any of my recent papers and thought about them critically, the answer is no. Generic and AI-generated emails that do not or only superficially engage with my research make a negative impression. Please don't send them.
Ph.D. students
Apply to the University of Rochester Department of Physics & Astronomy Ph.D. program through the online application — the deadline is December 15. Mention me in your statement of purpose.
Postdocs
I welcome postdoc inquiries on a rolling basis. Email me a short note on what you'd like to work on and how it connects to my research, along with a CV. If you're applying for your own fellowship, I'm glad to host and help shape the proposal.
UR undergraduates
Enrolled UR undergrads can join for independent-study credit during the year. For the summer, the university funds research through the Schwartz Discover Grant and the department's research opportunities.