PhD Position in Learning and Control at New York University in USA, 2020


New York University is currently accepting applications for the PhD Position in Learning and Control at the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering. The funding program is open for the academic year 2020-2021.

The program supports outstanding students by providing two PhD positions in learning-based control with applications to autonomous vehicles or human motor control.

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PhD Position in Learning and Control at New York University in USA, 2020 Established in 1831, New York University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the metropolis of New York City (population range of over 5,000,000 inhabitants), New York. This institution has also branch campuses in the following location(s): Abu Dhabi, Shanghai. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, New York University (NYU) is a very large (uniRank enrollment range: over-45,000 students) coeducational higher education institution. New York University (NYU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 188 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this US higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: If you want to know about nationality, please directly contact to the employer.
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects:D program in Learning and Control.
  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible for the opportunity, applicants must meet the following criteria:
  • Must have a passion for research and have a solid background in control systems or applied mathematics.
  • Preference will be given to students with working knowledge of AI/machine learning and dynamic programming, or are familiar with connected and autonomous vehicles or human motor control.

Offered Benefits

New York University will offer two PhD Fellowship which covers full-time tuition and stipend. The total package is around $70,000 per year.

Application Process

  • How to Apply: To be considered for the position, applicants must apply directly through NYU Tandon School of Engineering’s online application system.
  • Supporting Documents: Candidates must send a copy of their application materials including resume, academic transcript, and/or research publications to Prof. Zhong-Ping Jiang at zjiang-at-nyu.edu; and copy to canlabnyu-at-gmail.com.
  • Admission Requirements: For taking admission, you need to meet entry requirements for the program.
  • Language Requirement: If your education has not been conducted in the English language, you will be expected to demonstrate evidence of an adequate level of English proficiency.
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