Description

Two fully funded Ph.D. student positions are available in CaRC Lab at MTU. Interested research areas include VR/AR, construction robotics, artificial intelligence in construction, computer vision and natural language processing applications in construction, modular construction, and block-enabled contract management. The expected start date of these positions is September 2024. The student will receive fully financial support including tuition, health insurance, and a monthly stipend.

 

How to Apply

To apply, please send your CV, transcripts, and a one-page research statement to boxiao@mtu.edu 

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Requirements

• Obtained bachelor and master degrees in Construction Management, Civil Engineering, Transportation Engineering, Computer Science or other related fields

• Previous research experience in one or more of following fields including robotics, computer vision, natural language processing, machine learning, blockchain, BIM, and digital twinning, and other information technologies in construction. 

• Have programming skills in Python, Matlab, or C++ and familiar with deep learning libraries such as Pytorch, Tensorflow, or MXNet. Or have strong willing to learn these programming skills. 

• Experience in publishing journal articles in peer-reviewed journals

• Strong research passion and highly self-motivated

• General admission requirement from Michigan Tech: https://www.mtu.edu/cege/graduate/civil/phd/