This PhD position in the University of Canterbury will participate in a cutting-edge interdisciplinary research project, which focuses on developing a novel technology for identifying and monitoring different daily water usage activities, leveraging state-of-the-art signal processing and machine learning algorithms. This research is funded by a 3-year PhD scholarship with 35k NZD stipends + tuition per year. In the project, you will work closely and supervised by prestigious academics in smart water technologies, including Prof. Pedro Lee (top 0.1% researcher in the area) and Dr. Derek Li (Karl Emil Hilgard hydraulic price winner). Your research will involve comprehensive experiments, algorithm development and data processing.

Expectation:

• Academic background in hydraulic engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electronic engineering, fluid mechanics, physics or acoustics
• Sophisticated programming skills 
• Experienced in signal processing and/or machine learning applications
• Dedicated to experimental works
• Fluent in English communication and writing (University requires minimum IELTS 6.5 or TOEFL 90)
• Candidates with research experience or publication record will be advantaged.

Application:

    Express your interests through Email, derek.li@canterbury.ac.nz, with "Academic Key" as reference and the following materials attached

• Personal CV 
• Transcripts
• Publications (if applicable)

Selected candidates will be interviewed and further assessed. First come, first served.

Starting date: Late 2024, the earlier the better

Deadline: September 30, 2024