Prospective Postdoctoral Researchers

We are not actively recruiting postdocs, but we welcome inquiries from exceptional candidates, especially those with independent funding. Relevant postdoc fellowship programs at UW and the Allen Institute include the Shanahan Foundation Fellowship and the Swartz Fellowship.

To inquire, email mgolub@cs.washington.edu with a brief description of your research interests, your CV, and a link to one or two papers you're proud of.

Prospective Graduate Students

We may recruit new graduate students into the lab through the 2026-27 application cycle. Funding is limited, so we are looking for candidates with prior research experience in machine learning, computational neuroscience, and/or experimental neuroscience. We also welcome applications from strong candidates who bring independent funding (e.g., NSF-GRFP, NSF-CSGrad4US, NDSEG, Hertz, Ford).

To join the lab, you must first be admitted to a UW PhD program. Please consider applying to the CSE PhD program and/or the Neuroscience PhD program. It may also be possible for us to work together through other UW PhD programs. Application fee waivers may be available through the UW Graduate School.

In your application, please mention your interest in working with me.

Prospective Undergraduate Researchers

All of our undergraduate research positions are currently filled.

We occasionally have openings for talented and motivated undergraduates to join the lab. The best way to prepare for research in our lab is to take CSE446/546 or CSE599N with Professor Golub, to excel in the course, and to actively engage with Professor Golub about the course and about research topics through regularly attended office hours. To be considered for a research role during a given academic quarter, you must be physically present on campus for the entire duration of the quarter, from the first day of classes through the end of finals week.