🧑‍🎓 We are recruiting 2027 Graduate Students!

Lab Introduction

SEOULTECH IXLAB conducts cutting-edge research in Human-Computer Interaction (HCI). Our mission is to contribute to top-tier international conferences and journals while shaping the future of how humans interact with technology.

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Who should Apply?

We welcome students who are interested in conducting research at the intersection of Human-Computer Interaction and AI/AX technologies, particularly in one or more of our core research areas listed above.

1. Graduate Admission Track

This track is intended for students who are seriously considering joining IXLAB as graduate students in Spring 2027.

• 4th-year students: Students planning to apply to the Master’s or Integrated Master’s–Ph.D. Program for Spring 2027.
• 3rd-year students: Students planning to apply to the Integrated B.S.–Master’s Program for Spring 2027.
• Selected students are highly encouraged to participate in a short-term internship before submitting their graduate admission application.
• Students who successfully proceed to graduate admission will join the Pre-Graduate Program from November 2026 to February 2027, during which stipend and academic support will be provided.

2. Exploratory Undergraduate Internship Track

This track is intended for students who are interested in HCI research but are still exploring whether graduate school is the right path for them.

• Only 3rd- and 4th-year SEOULTECH undergraduate students are eligible.
• Selected students will participate in the lab from late September to mid-December 2026.
• A minimum level of participation in research and lab activities is required, including activities such as:
  • Attending HCI book/paper seminars
  • Assisting with pilot user studies
• This track is designed primarily to provide students with an opportunity to experience HCI research before making a commitment to graduate study. Therefore, a minimum level of stipend will be provided.
• Students who demonstrate a good fit with the lab may be considered for an internship extension or transition to the Graduate Admission Track.

Qualifications

• Attitude: Self-motivated, sincere, and a proactive team player
• Participation: Active involvement in lab activities during weekdays (semester and vacation)
• Activities: Able to attend domestic conferences, workshops, and seminars
• Skills: Basic programming/engineering sense

Research Environment & Benefits

• Research Growth: Students will have deeper understanding of HCI and UI/UX fundamentals, VR/AR technologies, AI Agent ecosystem, Mobile/Web platforms, ML/DL applications, etc.
• Research Autonomy: Although our lab shares a common research theme, students are encouraged to propose and lead their own research projects based on their unique interests within the HCI field.
• Individualized Mentorship: Students will receive direct guidance from Professor Jin-Woo Jeong to help navigate academic growth and research direction.
• Research Commitment
  • Master/Ph.D students: 40 hours/week
  • Undergraduate students: flexible (Semester), 35 hours/week (Vacation)
• International Conference Travel Support
  • Master/Ph.D students: at least 1 top-tier HCI conference/year
  • Undergraduate students: if the authored paper is accepted
• Stipend
  • Master students: at least 2,000,000 KRW/month + Tuition fee (미래인재장학금)
  • Ph.D students: at least 3,000,000 KRW/month + Tuition fee (미래인재장학금)
  • Undergraduate students: at least 1,000,000 KRW/month + BEAR scholarship (for students committed to entering graduate school)
• Equipments: Personal office space and individual PC/dual monitors setup
• Various research-purpose devices provided (VR/MR HMDs, Eyetrackers, Sensors, Wearable devices, etc.)

Timeline

Graduate Admission Track

• Application Deadline: 2026.09.11 (Fri)
• Interview: 2026.09.14 (Mon) – 2026.09.18 (Fri)
• Result Announcement: 2026.09.21 (Mon)
• Pre-Admission Internship: 2026.09.28 (Mon) – 2026.10.23 (Fri) (Optional, but highly recommended)
• Graduate Admission Application: 2026.10.01 – 2026.10.31 (Expected)
• Pre-Graduate Program: 2026.11 – 2027.02 (Stipend and academic support will be provided)

Exploratory Undergraduate Internship Track

• Application Deadline: 2026.09.11 (Fri)
• Interview: 2026.09.14 (Mon) – 2026.09.18 (Fri)
• Result Announcement: 2026.09.21 (Mon)
• Exploratory Internship Period: Late September – Mid-December 2026
• Internship extensions or transition to the Graduate Admission Track may be considered based on research engagement and fit with the lab.

Application

• Undergraduate/Master transcript, Cover letter (1 page including motivation), CV (optional)
• Application Form: Fill this google form! Link

Contact

• Email: jinw.jeong@seoultech.ac.kr (Jin-Woo Jeong, PI)