# Join Us

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The Feilong Lab is recruiting **Ph.D. students for Fall 2026**!
We welcome applications from motivated individuals who aim to pursue cutting-edge research in computational neuroscience and cognitive neuroscience.
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## What we’re looking for

For our ongoing projects, we are particularly interested in candidates who have:
- Training in neuroimaging (e.g., fMRI, MEG, EEG), quantitative methods (e.g., machine learning, statistics), and/or psychology or related fields;
- Research computing skills, including proficiency in Python or other programming languages (e.g., MATLAB, R, C/C++) and familiarity with high-performance computing (HPC) or Linux;
- Research experience, such as neuroimaging data acquisition, analysis, experimental design, or publications;
- Motivation and enthusiasm for interdisciplinary research aligned with our [research directions](research/index.md).

Candidates are **not expected to meet every criterion listed above**. The most important qualities we seek are **motivation, intellectual curiosity, and a strong willingness to learn**.

## Contact

Potential applicants are encouraged to contact [Dr. Feilong Ma](feilong) via email, preferably with a CV and other relevant materials (e.g., a brief statement of research interests, transcripts, writing samples, GitHub, or references).

Prospective students attending SfN are welcome to arrange a meeting with Dr. Feilong Ma during the conference to discuss research interests and potential fit with the lab.

## How to apply

Formal graduate applications should be submitted through the University of South Carolina's [Online Application Portal](https://www.applyweb.com/uscgrad/index.ftl). See [Graduate School Application Information](https://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/graduate_school/apply/index.php) for more details.

New students will be admitted to the [Cognitive and Neural Sciences](https://sc.edu/study/colleges_schools/artsandsciences/psychology/study/graduate/cognitive_neural_sciences/index.php)  (CNS) Program within the Department of Psychology at the University of South Carolina.

The application deadline is **December 1, 2025**.