Two PhD Positions in Smart Grid Communications and Cloud Computing

Application deadline: October 31, 2014

We are looking for two self-motivated, highly qualified PhD students with solid analytic background and interest in communications and networks. The successful candidates will pursue their PhD studies at the Electrical and Computer Engineering Department of Clarkson University, starting as early as Spring 2015 or Fall 2015.


Clarkson University is New York State’s highest ranked small research institution with rigorous programs in engineering, arts, sciences, business and health professions. Clarkson is a private research university located in Potsdam, New York founded in 1896.


The students should have earned Master’s Degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering or computer science. Strong mathematical background and hands-on experience on physical testbeds, as well as in simulation environments are desired. Successful candidates are expected to contribute to research projects of the supervisor, work in an international team and participate in teaching activities of the department. Good written and oral communication skills are required.


Students with interest in smart grid communications, wireless communications, demand management, cyber-physical systems and wireless power transfer should contact Dr. Melike Erol-Kantarci (merolkan@clarkson.edumerolkan@clarkson.edu>) with a letter of interest, and CV with academic background, publication list and list of references.


Students with interest in cloud computing and communications, big data, social networks and crowdsensing systems should contact Dr. Burak Kantarci (bkantarc@clarkson.edubkantarc@clarkson.edu>) with a letter of interest, and CV with academic background, publication list and list of references.