Dynamic Systems and Intelligent Machines (DSIM) Lab at the San Diego State University has an open PhD position in the areas of perception, planning, and control of autonomous systems. Highly motivated applicants with prior experience in robotics, control, and machine learning and strong programming skills and mathematical background are encouraged to apply. Applicants should have B.Sc. and M.Sc. degrees in Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a closely related field.
For qualified PhD candidate, the stipend and tuition will be provided. Continuation of financial support is contingent upon satisfactory academic/research performance and availability of funds.
If interested, please contact Dr. Nili (zniliahmadabadi [at] sdsu.edu). Applicants should also submit CV, publications/examples of academic writing (report, thesis), BS and MS transcripts, and GRE and TOEFL/IELTS scores (if applicable) in a single PDF file. Cover letters should address experience in robotics and programming.
Depending on their background, the PhD candidate will receive a degree in Computer Science/ Engineering, or Mechanical Engineering. The PhD degree is offered jointly with the University of California, San Diego (UCSD). For more information about the DSIM lab, PhD program, and admission requirements, please visit:
http://dsimlab.com/
https://www.engineering.sdsu.edu/admissions/jointdocprogram.aspx