CE/ME PhD Position In Autonomous Vehicle@Texas Tech University

Description
Prof. Yao Ma at the Department of Mechanical Engineering in the Edward J. Whitacre College of Engineering at Texas Tech University (TTU) invites applications for a fully supported Ph.D. student position starting Spring 2020 or Fall 2020. The position cover 100% tuition and fees with highly competitive compensation.
Successful candidates will work on control system and connected and automated vehicle-related projects.
Prospective students please send your CV and transcripts to yao.ma@ttu.edu. Applications for visiting scholars and students are welcomed as well.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
• Master’s degree (Mechanical, Electrical, Computer Engineering) with a concentration on at least one of the following areas: control; vehicle systems; optimization; machine learning
• English proficiency in both oral and writing skills
Preferred Qualifications:
• Research experience in academia or industry
• Hands-on hardware implementation experiences
• Programming proficiency in at least one of the following: Matlab, Python, C/C++, R
• Previous publication record on peer-reviewed transactions or conference proceedings
About
Mechanical Engineering, which is the largest department in the Edward J. Whitacre College of Engineering, ranks 87 nationally in the Engineering School Specialty Rankings published by U.S. News, 2020. The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education listed Texas Tech University among 115 most prominent research schools with highest research activities in the U.S., commonly known as "Carnegie Tier One".