PhD RA Position for Volcano Monitoring Sensor Networks

http://sensorweb.vancouver.wsu.edu/research/oasis.html

A PhD RA position is being offered in the area of wireless sensor
networks, starting 2008.

In collaboration with NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory(JPL), USGS Cascades
Volcano Observatory(CVO) and Harvard University, we are developing
platforms that involve real-time data collection of seismic, acoustic,
and GPS data from a network of wireless sensors deployed on an active
volcano. This project requires a tight integration of computer science
and domain science expertise, including novel techniques for data
collection, medium access control, multi-hop networking, real-time data
compression, and machine learning.  We are planning to deploy a
prototype network at Mount St. Helens, Washington, in the coming year.
This RA position provides an opportunity to engage with an emerging
research area involving wireless sensor networks and volcanology, to
work with top researchers at WSU, Harvard, CVO and JPL, gain real-world
sensor network deployment experience, and build a strong publication
record. We are seeking highly qualified applicants with a background in
wireless sensor networks, wireless networking, embedded systems, data
compression, artificial intelligence and distributed systems.

The PhD candidate will graduate with a PhD in CS from the WSU-Pullman
Campus and is expected to work at the WSU-Vancouver Campus (near Mt.
Saint Helen).  The WSU-Vancouver Campus is in Portland metro area and is
surrounded by high-tech companies including Intel, HP, Sharp, Wafertech
etc. Travel costs between Pullman and Vancouver, if any, will be covered
by the project.

This position is open to all graduate students in EE or CS or computer
engineering. Graduating BS and MS students who are interested in
continuing their PhD studies are strongly encouraged to apply.

To apply: Please send your CV and a statement outlining your
interest/expertise relevant to this project to BOTH Prof. Shirazi and
Prof. Song at the addresses below (email applications only) ASAP.
Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions.


Prof. Behrooz Shirazi
Email: shirazi@wsu.edu
http://school.eecs.wsu.edu/FacultyAndStaff/FacultyProfiles/Shirazi/


Prof. WenZhan Song
Email: songwz@wsu.edu
http://sensorweb.vancouver.wsu.edu/~song