There are a number of opportunities for students to participate in research at the undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral levels. \u00a0Prospective students are encouraged to read this page and visit WHOI’s\u00a0Academic Programs Office<\/a>\u00a0website.<\/p>\n My research typically follows the three-tiered approach of analytically deriving new methodologies, validating them in the laboratory, and implementing these techniques\u00a0in the field. \u00a0Thus, having a strong theortical background in math, physics, and engineering, along with experimental skills, is highly beneficial. \u00a0Experimental skills include instrumentation, electronics, machining, hands-on robotics, and programming (Matlab, C\/C++, and\/or Python). \u00a0Strong communication skills are always apperciated. \u00a0Interested students are encouraged to contact me by email to discuss their existing skill set and potential opportunities.<\/p>\n Some advice —\u00a0<\/em>When contacting me, always attach your CV or resume. \u00a0Please include any relevant math and engineering courses, in addition to your hands-on skills. \u00a0A list of research interests (for potential postdocs, a formal research statement) should also be included along with topics in my research group that interest you. \u00a0Please don’t wait until after a deadline or the start of summer to contact me. \u00a0Finally, if you don’t get an email response within 2-3 weeks of writing me, please email me a friendly reminder as I am often on travel.<\/p>\n Recent PhDs in robotics and ocean engineering are encouraged to contact me to see if we share mutual research interests and what opportunities might exist. \u00a0Occasionally, I have dedicated research funds for postdocs\u2014if so I will list it on this page. \u00a0Funding can be secured from other sources including WHOI’s\u00a0Postdoctoral Scholar Program<\/a>, federally funded Postdoctoral Grants (e.g., NSF), and international Postdoctoral Fellowships. \u00a0The postdoctoral scholar program is a highly competitive program that provides postdocs with an 18 month stipend and a modest budget to pursue research in collaboration with a WHOI scientist.<\/p>\n Potential postdocs should email me with their CV, copies of recent publications, and a research statement. \u00a0Please include in your email a discussion of your interest in my group’s research.<\/p>\n Potential graduate students should visit the webpage for the\u00a0WHOI-MIT Joint program<\/a>\u00a0and review the admission requirements. \u00a0Students will be required to take coursework in either the Mechanical (Course 2) or Electrical (Course 6) Engineering Departments at MIT. \u00a0If interested, please email me your CV and and a list of research interests. \u00a0Based on that, we can discuss how you might fit into my research group and potential funding sources including\u00a0competitive graduate scholarships<\/a>. \u00a0When I have dedicated research funds for a graduate student, I will post the position on this page.<\/p>\n Students already enrolled in graduate programs (M.S. or PhD) at other institutions are encouraged to inquire about\u00a0guest student positions<\/a>\u00a0that would allow them to come to WHOI for a short period (ranging from a few months to a year). \u00a0These students typically provide no salary or stipend support. \u00a0Interested students should email me with a CV and brief research statement. \u00a0These positions require coordination between myself and the student’s home university, so please contact me well in advance.<\/p>\n Undergraduate students are eligible for a number of programs. \u00a0The WHOI\u00a0Summer Student Fellow<\/a>\u00a0(SSF) program is a highly regarded summer research program in which undergraduates work with a WHOI scientist or engineer for a 10 week project. \u00a0SSFs are paid a stipend. \u00a0Previous SSFs that I have advised have all co-authored (and in some cases, first authored) publications based on their summer work. \u00a0The SSF program is highly competitive — interested students should email me with their CV and a list of research intertests so we can discuss how your interests match with my research.<\/p>\nPostdoctoral Opportunities<\/h2>\n
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