Two PhD Positions Available For Spring/Fall 2023
NextG Wireless Lab@Mason has openings for two highly motivated PhD students starting Spring/Fall 2023. The successful candidate will conduct experimental research and prototyping on the exciting topics of 5G/NextG Communications, O-RAN, AI/ML, Spectrum Sharing, NR Positioning, and Cybersecurity.
Required Qualifications
Hold a BS/MS degree in ECE, CS, IT, Cybersecurity, or other related disciplines.
Strong programming skills (e.g., Python, Matlab etc.)
Solid background in mathematics and analytical thinking
Excellent written and communication skills
Ability to work in an inter-disciplinary team
Preferred Qualifications
Strong background in wireless communications and networking, particularly, 5G and next-G technologies
Hands-on experience with open-source cellular software, e.g., srsRAN, and software-defined radios, e.g., USRP X310.
Hands-on experience with experimental research in communications and with communications testbeds
Research experience and good publication record
Hands-on experience with network simulators, such as, ns-3 and OMNET++ is a plus.
Your application must include:
Curriculum vitae including R&D skills, awards, fellowships, grants, list of publications (if any) etc.
bachelor/master transcripts
Any relevant documents that will support your application (including but not limited to, GRE and/or TOEFL/IELTS score etc.)
How to Apply?
Please send the required documents as a single pdf file directly to vshah22@gmu.edu, with Subject="PhD-application-FirstName-LastName". Formal application must be submitted to the PhD INFT program under GMU College of Engineering and Computing. The application deadline for Spring 2023 is October 15, 2022.
Link: https://itsapps.gmu.edu/graduate-deadlines-and-requirements/Programs/Details/a3L1I0000002hg8UAA