We are continuously looking for highly motivated Ph.D. students to be a part of our group as graduate research assistants (GRAs) and pursue their Ph.D.’s in wireless networking. Areas of interest include, but are not limited to: 5G cellular systems and beyond; mmWave channel characterization and networking protocols; cybersecurity, especially for wireless systems; spectrum sharing and dynamic spectrum access (DSA); cognitive/agile radios; theory-inspired resource management in wireless systems (e.g., game theory, machine learning,  stochastic optimization, etc.); MIMO communications, full-duplex transmissions, WLAN/802.11 protocols, energy management and harvesting for sensor networks; IoT security, protocols, and communications; and cloud/edge computing. Funding priority is given to candidates with M.S. thesis in one of the above areas (or who are expected to receive their M.S. degree by the time they join the group), with preference to those who published in international conferences and/or journals. Highly exceptional candidates who only hold a B.S. degree may be considered under the "direct Ph.D." track (see the requirements of this track on the department’s web page). New hires can start in the fall or spring semester.

If you are interested, please contact Professor Krunz by email (krunz@arizona.edu), providing all of the following documents in PDF format only:

1. Curriculum Vitae, including GRE and TOEFL scores.
2. Graduate and undergraduate transcripts.
3. One representative publication, if applicable.
4. Abstract of M.S. thesis, if applicable.

To receive attention, your email inquiry MUST say 'Prospective PhD Candidate' in the subject field (otherwise, it will not be read).

Note that to be considered for a GRA, an applicant will need to satisfy the University of Arizona admission requirements, which include Graduate College and ECE requirements. Such requirements can be found on the department web page. Each GRA appointment provides a monthly stipend, tuition coverage, and health insurance.