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Work type:Research Faculty
Senior management: College of Engineering
Department: Electrical and ComputerEngineering
Location:Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories:Engineering, Research / Scientific

Job Description

Applications are invited for a Postdoctoral Associate position (non-tenure track) under Dr. Lingjia Liu (http://www.lingjialiu.ece.vt.edu) in the Bradley Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering at Virginia Tech. The position involves conducting research in the space of networking, security, and applying machine learning tools to wireless networks, with a particular focus on device-to-device communications and non-terrestrial networks (NTN). Research is intended to contribute to multiple externally sponsored projects that are focusing on designing network protocols for secure, energy-efficient, and spectral-efficient communication using machine learning tools. Successful candidate is also expected to work with researchers within the group as well as those in Wireless@Virginia Tech on enabling technologies for NextG including theoretical analysis and prototype building. The position's responsibilities include: conducting independent research in these spaces developing publications for top venues including journals, conferences, and workshops; mentoring PhD students to work in these spaces; and developing proposals to various funding agencies such as National Science Foundation (NSF), Department of Defense (DoD), National Spectrum Consortium (NSC), Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI), etc.

Required Qualifications

- PhD in Electrical and Computer Engineering or Computer Science or a related field with a networking background. PhD must be awarded no more than four years prior to the effective date of appointment with a minimum of one year eligibility remaining.
- Publications in these areas and a strong theoretical background in optimization.
- Evidence of developing publications based on individual research.

Preferred Qualifications

- Demonstrated creativity, independence, and high motivation.
- Existing publication records in top networking venues such INFOCOM, IEEE ToN, etc

Appointment Type

Salary Information

Commensurate with Experience

Additional Information

The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.

About Virginia Tech

Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges , a school of medicine , a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School , and Honors College . The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers . A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.

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