Hiring
Student Research Opportunities & Lab Recruiting
I direct the ARIA Research Lab in the Department of Computer Science at the New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT). Our lab investigates problems at the intersection of learning, reasoning, and optimization, with research spanning neuro-symbolic reasoning and probabilistic inference, neural combinatorial optimization, structured and multimodal intelligence, and AI for scientific discovery.
Comprehensive details on current research openings, specific project descriptions, student qualifications, and course pathways are maintained centrally on the ARIA Lab Hiring page.
Visit ARIA Lab Hiring & Open Projects → Submit Application Form (Google Form) →
Current Recruiting Cycle: Fall 2026 and Spring 2027
| Recruiting Status | Active for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 |
|---|---|
| Ph.D. Funding | RA/TA (2 fully funded positions + self-funded) |
| M.S. & Undergraduate | Research credit available (CS 700B/CS 701B for MS; CS 488/CS 489 for BS) |
| Visiting Researchers | Self-funded visiting students and scholars welcome |
| Application Portals | ARIA Lab Google Form & NJIT Graduate Admissions |
Opportunities by Level
- Ph.D. Students: We are currently seeking up to two funded Ph.D. students (RA/TA) for Fall 2026/Spring 2027. Applicants should possess a strong foundation in machine learning, algorithms, mathematics, or optimization. Prospective students must submit their profile via the Google Form and formally apply through the NJIT Graduate Admissions portal, explicitly mentioning Dr. Shivvrat Arya and the ARIA Lab in their Statement of Purpose. Self-funded applicants and fellowship holders are also welcome.
- M.S. and Undergraduate Students: Motivated NJIT students can participate in mentored research projects for academic credit (CS 700B or CS 701B for MS; CS 488 or CS 489 for BS). Please consult the ARIA Lab Undergraduate & M.S. Research Guide for course registration requirements and project pathways.
- Visiting Scholars & Remote Collaborators: Visiting researchers and self-funded scholars interested in collaborating on aligned research topics are invited to submit their interests through the application form.
Prospective Student Inquiries & FAQ
How do I indicate interest in joining the lab as a Ph.D. student?
Please complete the ARIA Lab Google Form and submit your official application through the NJIT Admissions portal. Make sure to mention Dr. Shivvrat Arya in your Statement of Purpose (SOP) so your application is routed for review.
Should I email you my CV directly?
Please use the Google Form instead of emailing directly. Due to high inquiry volume, individual emails with attached CVs can easily be missed. Submissions through the form are systematically organized and evaluated for all open positions.
Where can I find project descriptions, lab resources, and admissions criteria?
All in-depth details—including active project descriptions, GPU compute resources, prerequisite backgrounds, and general admissions criteria—are documented on the ARIA Lab Hiring Page.