PhD Positions Available for Fall 2025
VIABLE Lab is recruiting 1-2 PhD students working with Dr. Anthony Botelho for Fall 2025 in Educational Technology at University of Florida.
Position Overview
The VIABLE Lab at University of Florida's College of Education is seeking 1-2 motivated PhD students to join our research team starting Fall 2025. Under the supervision of Dr. Anthony Botelho, students will engage in cutting-edge research at the intersection of learning sciences and artificial intelligence in the Educational Technology PhD program.
Research Areas
Our lab conducts interdisciplinary research in the following areas:
- Learning Analytics & Educational Data Mining
- Causal inference in educational contexts
- Student knowledge modeling and assessment
- Automated feedback and scoring systems
- AI in Education
- Explainable AI for educational feedback
- Large language models in learning environments
- Student affect detection and modeling
- Human-centered Learning Technologies
- Collaborative learning environments
- Multimodal learning analytics
- Adaptive learning systems
Important Deadlines
Fall 2025 Application Deadlines:
- December 1, 2024
For complete admission information, please visit the School of Teaching & Learning Admissions page.
Program Information
The Educational Technology PhD program at UF offers:
- Comprehensive curriculum combining learning sciences and technology
- State-of-the-art research facilities and computing resources
- Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration
- Strong focus on research methodology and practical applications
For detailed program information, visit the Educational Technology PhD Program page.
Qualifications
Strong candidates will have:
- A Master's degree in education, computer science, learning sciences, or related fields
- Strong research interests in educational technology and AI applications
- Programming experience (Python, R, etc.) and data analysis skills
- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in research teams
Why Join Us?
- Work with cutting-edge AI technologies in education
- Access to rich educational datasets and research resources
- Collaborate with leading researchers and institutions
- Join UF's vibrant academic community (7th Public University - U.S. News 2025)
- Opportunities for support to attend conferences and present research findings
- Potential funding through grants, scholarships, and assistantships
Application Process
Step 1: Contact Us (Recommended)
- Email Dr. Anthony Botelho ([email protected]) with subject line "PhD Applicant 2025"
- Include:
- Your CV/Resume
- Brief statement of research interests
- Sample publication or writing (if available)
Step 2: Student Perspective (Optional)
- For informal inquiries about the lab and program, contact our current PhD students Seiyon Lee ([email protected]) or Chip Li ([email protected])
Step 3: Submit Formal Application
- Apply through the UF Graduate Admissions portal and ApplyWeb
- Select "Educational Technology On-Campus PhD" as your program
- Finish your application and submit your materials by the deadlines
While we aim to respond to all inquiries, please understand that we may not be able to reply to every email due to the volume of applications. You are encouraged to apply to the program even if you haven't heard back from us yet.
We look forward to hearing from you and learning more about your research interests and career goals!