PhD Students

About the Role

The CNBD Lab is actively recruiting motivated PhD students to join us in Fall 2026 through the BME PhD program. Students with backgrounds in biomedical engineering, neuroscience, electrical engineering, computer science, physics, psychology, or related fields are encouraged to apply. Applicants should have strong interest in neuroimaging, computation, and brain disorders research.

Prerequisites and Requirements

Before applying, review the prerequisite information and complete the admission requirements provided by FIU BME. The admissions committee will review all completed applications to select candidates for interviews.

Eligibility

Candidates for the PhD Program in the CNBD Lab must meet the following requirements:

• Completion of a bachelor’s degree in biomedical engineering, cognitive neuroscience, electrical engineering, psychology, computer science, or a related field.
• A minimum cumulative undergraduate GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale. Graduate GPAs may also be considered if academic improvement is evident.

Suggested Coursework:

Applicants are encouraged to have completed coursework with proficiency (B average or above) in mathematics and science. Advanced courses in Signal processing, Computer science, Biology, chemistry, and physiology, are highly recommended.

International applicants

International students are welcome to apply. See FIU’s international applicant information for details.

Nice to Have

• Completion of a Master’s degree in a related field.
• Bilingual: English and Spanish (if planning to conduct clinical research projects)

How to Apply

✉️ E-mail to PI

✅ Send an email to Dr. Lee

• Include: CV and research statement
• Subject line: [PhD application]

✅ Submit Online Application

Submit your application via FIU Graduate Application Portal through theBME PhD Program.

Applicants who reach out early are encouraged, as priority may be given for internal fellowships.

Submission Deadlines

• Priority deadline for internal fellowships: December 31, 2025
• Final application deadline: February 15, 2026

If you’re passionate about neuroimaging, computational modeling, or mental health research, and excited to build a career in an interdisciplinary environment, we would love to hear from you!

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