PhD position in Robotics and Control at George Mason University

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George Mason University, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering within the Volgenau School of Engineering, invites application for one PhD position in the general area of robotics and control with a focus on unmanned aerial vehicles starting in Fall 2020. Fully financial supports (Research Assistantship at ~$2500/month) will be provided.

Successful candidates should be highly self-motivated to pursue independent and interdisciplinary research. Background in one or more of the following areas is required: dynamical systems, control, robotics, and mechanical design. Hands-on experiences with sensors, actuators, and micro-controllers are highly desired.

The main campus of George Mason University is located in the City of Fairfax, Virginia, approximately 15 miles (24 km) west of Washington, DC. Mason is ranked among the highest research institutions by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. U.S. News and World Report ranks Mason as one of the top 10 "Up-and-Coming Institutions" for national universities, and top 100 "Best Engineering Graduate Schools" in Electrical & Computer Engineering. It is currently the largest and most diverse university in Virginia.

If you are interested, please send your CV, PS, transcripts, GRE/TOEFL, and representative publications (if applicable) to Dr. Feitian Zhang at fzhang9@gmu.edu. More information is available at http://ece.gmu.edu/~fzhang9/