Join our crew to sail in the SEA!
We are dedicated to fostering an inclusive, supportive, and collaborative research environment that values diversity and promotes innovation, creativity, and well-being. Our lab is committed to providing support to all members and actively working to eliminate barriers to equality, ensuring a space where everyone can thrive.
A Postdoctoral Research Scientist position is available in the Department of Biomedical Informatics (DBMI) at the Columbia University Irving Medical Center. We are seeking a highly motivated postdoc to join our team in Spring 2025 or Fall 2025, focusing on the intersection of HCI, Ubiquitous Computing, and applied AI/ML.
The research projects will align with our mutual interests, exploring diverse topics, including but not limited to:
For more information, please contact Dr. Xu at xx2489 (at) columbia.edu. Additional details can be found on the job posting page.
We are recruiting 1-2 self-motivated Ph.D. students in Fall 2025! Join us if your research interests include one or more of the following areas:
The position can go through either Biomedical Informatics or Computer Science Ph.D. programs. Please contact Dr. Xu (xx2489 (at) columbia.edu) for more details.
We always welcome undergraduate and graduate studnets from diverse background. Visiting roles can be either in-person or remote. If you are intersted in joining us as an master, undergraduate, or high school researcher, please fill out this form!
Before applying, you may have some questions. Check the following FAQs.
A: Passion, curiosity, and dedication. We’re looking for people who are always curious and view research as fun and exciting, rather than just “another task to complete”. We want someone who is truly passionate about what they do and committed to making a meaningful impact in the real world.
A: Absolutely! You already have a great starting point. Our research needs expertise from all these aspects, so we welcome you to leverage your strengths, while also encouraging you to explore and learn new fields as you work with us.
A: We regularly update our Research and Publication pages, where you can find the latest work from the lab. You are also welcomed to reach out to any of our members if you are curious to learn more about specific projects—they are always happy to share!
A: We hope you come to the lab with a goal, or at least the plan to discover your goal. A major part of Orson’s role is to support every single lab member in achieving their goals. Think of SEA Lab as a resource hub that fuels your journey: You decide your direction, and we’re dedicated to making that path a reality together.
A: Collaboration is an essential skill for researchers. We encourage (while not enforce) collaboration within the team and across other labs. Feel free to reach out to anyone for potential collaboration, whether it’s joining their projects or inviting them to join yours.
A: We love what we do. We are dedicated to make real-world impacts. We only do high-quality research and build great stuff. And yes, we may work hard, but we play harder.
A: Ph.D. students will receive full support (tuition waiver + stipend) as outlined by the DBMI/CS programs. We aim to provide as many RAs as possible, with TAs as a backup (which can be a fun and rewarding experience too) Unfortunately, we cannot offer paid opportunities for undergraduate or master’s RAs, and Columbia policy does not allow us to pay remote interns.