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Join ANNLab


We are always looking for curious and self-motivated individuals to join ANNLab, Prof. Zafer Mutlu's research group at the University of Arizona. We welcome:

  • Postdoctoral Researchers

  • Ph.D. Students

  • Master’s Students

  • Undergraduate Students

Our lab draws researchers from Materials Science and Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, Physics, Optical Sciences, Chemical Engineering, Chemistry, and related fields.

Prospective Graduate Students

If you are interested in working with our lab, please email us first, before submitting a formal application. Reaching out first lets you learn about openings and fit before investing time and money in applying. If there is a good mutual fit, we will encourage you to apply to the relevant University of Arizona graduate program (Materials Science and Engineering, Electrical and Computer Engineering, or Physics) and to name Prof. Zafer Mutlu as your faculty of interest. You are also welcome to apply directly. Admission decisions are made by each department, and a formal application is always required.

Admitted or Current University of Arizona Students

We would be glad to hear from you too. If you are interested in joining our lab, at any level, email us to ask about openings and to arrange a conversation or lab visit.

How to Reach Us

Write to Prof. Zafer Mutlu at zmutlu@arizona.edu with a subject line starting with your intended role, for example “Prospective Ph.D. Student: Your Name,” and include:

  1. A brief introduction and the role you are interested in.
  2. A short statement of your research goals and why our lab is a good fit.
  3. Your CV in PDF format, including education (with GPAs), research or work experience, and any publications or presentations.

We read every email and respond to applicants whose background and interests are a strong fit for our current openings.

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