Postdoctoral Fellowship in Volcano Monitoring Sensor Networks Washington State University School of Engineering and Computer Science School of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science Harvard University School of Engineering and Applied Sciences
in Collaboration with the USGS Cascades Volcano Observatory and NASA JPL http://sensorweb.vancouver.wsu.edu/research/oasis.html http://www.eecs.harvard.edu/~mdw/proj/volcano Applications are sought for a new postdoctoral fellowship position being offered by WSU and Harvard in the area of wireless sensor networks for volcano monitoring. We are collaborating to develop platforms that involve real-time data collection of seismic, acoustic, and GPS data from a network of wireless sensors deployed on an active volcano. This project requires a tight integration of computer science and domain science expertise, including novel techniques for data collection, time synchronization, medium access control, multihop networking, and real-time data processing. In collaboration with the USGS Cascades Volcano Observatory (CVO) and NASA JPL, we are planning to deploy a prototype network at Mount St. Helens, Washington, in the coming year. This postdoctoral fellowship provides an opportunity to engage with an emerging research area involving wireless sensor networks and volcanology, to work with two university teams as well as researchers at CVO and JPL, gain real-world sensor network deployment experience, and build a strong publication record. We are seeking highly qualified applicants with a background in wireless sensor networks, wireless networking, embedded systems, and distributed systems, with a strong preference for applicants with previous experience building TinyOS-based sensor network solutions. Applicants should hold (or will obtain within six months of application) a Ph.D in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, or a related field. This fellowship is for one year with the possibility of renewal for a second year. The fellowship provides an annual stipend of $50,000 plus health benefits. Fellows will expect to lead the software development team of the OASIS project and spend time at both WSU in Vancouver, WA and Harvard in Cambridge, MA, supplemented by several shorter trips as needed. Travel costs will be covered by the fellowship. To apply: Please send your cover letter, CV, research statement, and names of up to four references to Prof. Song and Prof. Welsh at the addresses below (email applications only) no later than October 1, 2007. Please feel free to contact us if you have any questions as well. Prof. WenZhan Song Prof. Matt Welsh Washington State University Harvard University [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] _______________________________________________ Tinyos-help mailing list [email protected] https://www.millennium.berkeley.edu/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/tinyos-help
