Position: Ph.D. Graduate Research Assistantship – Fall 2024
About the Position:
I'm seeking a fully funded Ph.D. student for the Fall 2024 term. The ideal candidate should have expertise in Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) with proficiency in computer programming languages (e.g., Python, C++, Java), AI/ML, computational analysis, spatial sensing data processing and analysis, and project experience. Preferred qualifications include:
- Academic training and experience with advanced spatial sensing technologies (e.g., GPS, Wi-Fi, LiDAR, camera, radar, etc.), computer vision (e.g., YOLO), data and sensor fusion, AI/ML/DL, and control models (e.g., KF).
- Experience with human mobility modeling, shared and automated mobility, travel demand models, data processing and analytics, and spatial-temporal analysis. Familiarity with vehicle/traffic simulation, such as SUMO, CARLA, etc.
- Degree in general Engineerings, such as Computer Science and Engineering, Operations Research/Mathematics, Electrical Engineering, GIS, Transportation Engineering.
Application Process:
If interested, please submit:
1. Your CV
2. Transcripts
3. A cover letter (or incorporate into the email)
Send these to Lei.Zhu@charlotte.edu. Subject of the email should read "Fall 24 Ph.D. Application – Your name."
In your cover letter or email, briefly introduce:
1. Your professional background and relevant experience
2. Why you are an excellent fit for this position.
Application Deadline:
Review process begins immediately, and strong candidates will be contacted promptly.
About Dr. Lei Zhu and UNC Charlotte:
Dr. Lei Zhu, an Assistant Professor of Industrial and Systems Engineering (ISE) at UNC Charlotte, focuses on research encompassing human and shared mobility system modeling, Wi-Fi and GPS data processing, and spatial sensing technologies. Highly motivated students with similar research interests are encouraged to join the Smart Infrastructure and Mobility (SIM) lab to contribute to Smart City and ITS initiatives.
University Details:
UNC Charlotte ranks among the nation's top 100 public universities, according to the 2024 U.S. News & World Report Best College rankings. The vibrant city of Charlotte provides a diverse and high-quality lifestyle, with the campus located in a rapidly growing metropolitan area adjacent to a large research park offering numerous employment opportunities.
For more details, visit: https://sites.google.com/view/lei-zhus-homepage
