PhD Position in Wireless Communication Networks, Information Theory, Stochastic Optimization/Control, and Machine Learning at University of Colorado Colorado Springs University of Colorado Colorado Springs in United States

PhD Position Available with Graduate Research Assistantship in Electrical and Computer Engineering at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs for Fall 2026 or Spring 2027.

Dr. Md Kamran Chowdhury Shisher is building a new research group and is recruiting highly motivated PhD students interested in wireless communication networks, information theory, stochastic optimization/control, and machine learning. The group’s research directions include goal-oriented semantic communication and networks, AI for Networks and Networks for AI, mobile/edge/fog computing, distributed computing over networks, and networked machine learning such as federated and decentralized learning.

Eligibility highlights: applicants should have a B.S. or M.S. in Electrical and Computer Engineering, Computer Science and Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Statistics, Data Science, or a related field. Strong interest and background in wireless communication, computer networks, machine learning, optimization, queueing theory, and probability are preferred. Programming and simulation skills in MATLAB and Python are also preferred, along with strong motivation for research, willingness to learn, and good communication skills.

Funding: the position is advertised with a Graduate Research Assistantship. No stipend amount is listed in the post.

How to apply: email your CV, unofficial transcript, and a summary of your research interests to [email protected] with the subject line Prospective PhD Student-[Your Name]. The post also directs applicants to the formal UCCS PhD application page.

Institution: University of Colorado Colorado Springs, United States.