弗吉尼亚理工大学计算机系Prof. Bo Ji招收全奖博士生及博后

GRA/Postdoctoral Position in Age of Information and Data Freshness



Dr. Bo Ji\'s group in the Department of Computer Science at Virginia Tech has one opening for a GRA/Postdoc in Age of Information (AoI) and Data Freshness. Candidates will work on fundamental research related to AoI and Next-Generation networks, while drawing on tools from other fields such as optimization and/or machine learning. The position is based in the Blacksburg Campus of Virginia Tech and is funded by an NSF project https://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=2106427).


Interested candidates should meet the following criteria:

• Holding or expected to obtain a BS or MS degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or other related disciplines.
• Strong theoretical background in mathematics and analytical thinking, demonstrated by a track record of fundamental research.
• Ability to pursue independent research and demonstrate an aptitude for fundamental research.
• Research experience in wireless communications and networking and interest in applying new tools (AI/ML, control, etc.) within the context of such systems.
• Knowledge of optimization theory, bandit learning, or reinforcement learning is a major plus.
• Excellent written and communication skills in English.
  

Terms of appointment:

• The candidate is expected to start in Fall 2022 or Spring 2023.
• The position is available to candidates who are interested in either PhD or postdoctoral positions.
• The candidate can work in either the CS or ECE department at Virginia Tech.
  

For full consideration, application inquiries should be sent by email to Dr. Bo Ji (boji@vt.edu) including:

• The title of the email should be \"GRA in AoI research\".
• A brief research statement indicating the candidate\'s research interests, achievements, plans, and how these fit with the above position requirements and our ongoing research.
• Detailed curriculum vitae that includes a full list of publications (if any) and GPA/ranking of undergraduate/graduate studies.
• Detailed transcripts of undergraduate/graduate studies.
• GRE/TOEFL scores.
• Contact of two or three referees.
  

Additional information about Dr. Bo Ji\'s research group can be found here: https://people.cs.vt.edu/~boji