THE CHECHIK LAB

For students interested in a PhD or an MSc

We accept to the lab students pursuing their MSc/PhD in various fields, including computer science, Engineering, Mathematics and Neuroscience. To learn more about our work, check our recent publications and lab members publications.

With the rising interest in machine learning, our lab receives many applications for MSc and PhD, as well as requests for collaborations and projects. Sometimes we receive multiple applications in a single day. We are making our best effort to reply to all emails, but our response may be delayed.

If you are applying for a research position as an MSc or Phd, please include detailed information about your research background and education. Specifically, please include (1) your BSc and MSc gradesheets, (2) describe any research experience and deep learning hands-on experience that you may have, (3) Your time-line and time commitment. We usually only take full-time students. Usually, an adviser from your department is also assigned.

Looking forward to your application

For undergrad students

For students with questions about courses. Unfortunately, I cannot provide individual guidance for selecting courses. Please consult the syllabi and course pages below.

Number Name Syllabus Comments
27-504 Theory of neural networks and deep learning Syllabus For graduate students only
27-5020 Data science workshop for neuroscience Syllabus For graduate students only
89-6874 Deep learning and perception For CS students
27-436 Neural Networks Syllabus For Brain Undergrad

For a list of machine learning courses across campus, take a look here.