PhD Student Positions in Complex Systems and Network Analysis School of Computing and Informatics, The University of Louisiana at Lafayette Expected starting date : Spring/Fall 2015 ----------------------------------------- *Job Description* The School of Computing and Informatics at the University of Louisiana at Lafayette invites applications for two highly motivated full-time PhD students to conduct cutting-edge research in the areas of complex systems (including online social and information networks), network security, and network measurement. The students are expected to (i) conduct high quality research; (ii) cooperate with national/international partners; (iii) present their findings at the international scientific conferences; and (iv) publish in peer-reviewed scientific journals. The students are required to have (i) an MS degree (or near to completion); (ii) a strong background in the field of Computer Science and Mathematics; (iii) outstanding programming skills; and (iv) excellent writing and communication skills in English. The School of Computing and Informatics (http://www.cacs.louisiana.edu ) has around 30 faculty members with specialties in all of the major branches of Computer Science, Computer Engineering, and Information Systems. The School offers B.S. degrees in Computer Science and Informatics, M.S. degrees in Computer Science and Computer Engineering, and Ph.D. degrees in Computer Science and Computer Engineering. An M.S. degree in Informatics is under preparation. The University of Louisiana at Lafayette, the largest member of the University of Louisiana System, is a state institution of higher education offering bachelors, masters, and doctoral degrees. Within the Carnegie classification, UL Lafayette is designated as a Research University with “high research activity”. Located mid-way between New Orleans and Houston, Lafayette is the heart of Louisiana’s Acadian-Creole region. Lafayette is one of Louisiana’s fastest growing cities and is the hub of numerous cultural festivals and celebrations. Further information about Lafayette is available at the University’s website at http://www.louisiana.edu Interested applicants should enclose their application documents including a CV, list of references, statement of purpose, transcript, GRE / TOEFL scores into a single .pdf file and send it to metozal@louisiana.edu . Please do not hesitate to contact for further details. Mehmet Engin Tozal Assistant Professor School of Computing and Informatics James R. Oliver Hall, Room 348 University of Louisiana Lafayette, LA 70504 USA Phone: 337 482 6604 Fax: 337 482 5791 Email: metozal@louisiana.edu Web: http://www.ucs.louisiana.edu/~ met4671