Security, Privacy, Trust and Ethics in Computing (SPriTE) Lab (http://sprite.cs.wichita.edu/) at Wichita State University (WSU) has multiple openings for PhD student researchers in the area of wearable and mobile device security and privacy. The positions will begin in Fall 2016 (or as soon as possible) and will provide three academic (Spring and Fall semesters) years of research funding. Funding includes a competitive academic year stipend and full tuition waiver. Funding for additional academic semesters and summer semesters may also be available, contingent on performance and availability of research funds. The student researcher will pursue a PhD degree in the Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) department (http://www.wichita.edu/thisis/home/?u=eecs) at WSU under the supervision of Dr. Murtuza Jadliwala. PhD student researchers are expected to work on an NSF-funded research project which focuses on identifying/analyzing novel security and privacy vulnerabi!

lities due to upcoming wearable and mobile devices and proposing efficient, effective and usable protection mechanisms for the same. Potential applicants should satisfy the following criteria:

1. Possess a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering or related areas.
2. Strong background in security, privacy, machine learning (esp., classification and prediction techniques) and algorithm design & analysis.
3. Excellent analytical and programming skills. Programming background in mobile programming platforms, such as, Android, is a huge plus.
4. Excellent communication (reading, writing and oratory) skills. Proficiency in English language is required.


If accepted, the student researchers should apply and be accepted into the PhD program in the EECS department at WSU. Current WSU Masters students intending to transition to a PhD program are highly encouraged to apply. Students can apply by sending the following documents to Dr. Murtuza Jadliwala at jadliwala@cs.wichita.edu, with the email subject line “SPriTE lab PhD application”.

· Latest CV/resume clearly outlining past research experience, including, publications, past research projects and technical skills.
· An unofficial Bachelors and Masters transcript in English.
· A research/personal statement.
· Recent GRE and TOEFL scores and test dates.
· A list of at least three references (containing email addresses and contact information).
· Optional: A copy of past research papers, thesis or any other relevant document supporting the above criteria.