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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">P</span><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif";color:black">lease forward to anyone that might be interested.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">PhD candidates are solicited in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering (ECE) at the University of Alabama (UA). The positions are fully funded (stipend
 & tuition for up to four years) and are available immediately, once the suitable candidates pass the application requirements.<span style="color:#1F497D">
</span>Students at the B.S. or M.Sc. level with background in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science, or Applied Mathematics are encouraged to apply. The accepted candidates will work on exciting research problems at the intersection of immersive
 communication, future Internet architectures, and <span style="color:#1F497D">virtual/augmented reality</span>. We also investigate airborne networks and UAV swarms for remote sensing applications, and the integration of multi-view imaging into cyber-physical
 health care devices.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Solid mathematical background and knowledge of programming languages and software tools (e.g., Matlab, NS-2/3) is required. Above all, the applicants must be self-motivated
 to learn quickly and work effectively on challenging research problems. For a description of recent research activities carried out by Prof. Chakareski, please visit the site
</span><a href="http://www.jakov.org"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">www.jakov.org</span></a><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Application process: Please send your CV in attachment to
</span><a href="mailto:jacob@ua.edu"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">jacob@ua.edu</span></a><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif""> and specify in the subject line “Application for ECE PhD positions at UA”. Please describe briefly
 your background and research interests in the e-mail. Include a one page research statement describing your qualifications and how you can contribute to our own studies (summarized on the two web sites referenced earlier).<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">GRE and IELTS/TOEFL (for international applicants) exam scores are required for the university application. The applicant is encouraged to include in the application
 coursework transcripts and arrange for three reference letters to be sent separately to Prof. Chakareski. PDF copies of research articles authored by the applicant are welcome to be included, too.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align:justify"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">About: The University of Alabama (</span><a href="http://www.ua.edu"><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">www.ua.edu</span></a><span style="color:#1F497D">,
</span><a href="https://youtu.be/IZYeT-40jLE">https://youtu.be/IZYeT-40jLE</a><span style="font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">) is a major, comprehensive, student-centered research university founded in 1831 as the first public college in Alabama. The University
 of Alabama consistently ranks among the top 50 public national universities according to the U.S. News and World Report annual rankings.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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