Ph.D. Positions

  1. Position Details

  2. Two fully funded Ph.D. positions are currently available in Dr. Xing’s Advanced and Inclusive Computing for Education Lab in College of Education at the University of Florida. We expect applicants with the following qualities:


    • Self-Motivated and Passionate about educational technology
    • Good communication skills (Oral and Written) and teamwork
    • Preferred: Research experience in learning analytics, and AIED, programming skills, and data science/AI education

    How to Apply? You are welcome to send me an email (wanli.xing@coe.ufl.edu) with the title "PhD Applicant " and include your CV, transcript(s), and sample publications if available before you apply. I will carefully read every email, but please understand that I may not be able to reply to every single email.


    Note: Once you decide to apply for Ph.D. Program in Educational Technology at UF, you should mention Dr. Wanli Xing’s name in your personal statement. You can email Dr. Xing anytime until positions are filled.



  3. Why University of Florida?

    • Overall Ranking: #6 among public universities; #28 among all universities (US News & World Report)
    • College of Education Ranking: #18 among all universities (US News & World Report)
    • Our PhD graduates regularly got tenure-track assistant professor and other competitive positions.
    • Location: UF is located in Gainesville, one of the most livable cities in the US and close to major themes parks (e.g., Disney World, Universal Studio) and beautiful Florida beaches and springs.