Dr. Yoojun Kim invites applications from motivated students to join his research group at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley (UTRGV). The position is available starting Spring 2026 or Fall 2026. The selected student will pursue a Ph.D. in Computer Science with Interdisciplinary Applications in the College of Engineering and Computer Science at UTRGV.
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Brief Description
Scholarship Sponsor(s): University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Host Institution(s): University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Funding Amount: Fully Funded
Study Level: PHD
Nationality: International Students
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Civil
Engineering, Construction Engineering and Management, or a related field. - Strong interest in leveraging advanced computing technologies for applications in smart and connected communities.
- Meets program admission requirements (GPA, degree, GRE, etc.). [See requirements here]
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Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Computer Science or computer engineering from a U.S. university.
- Research experience (e.g., journal publications, conference presentations).
- Skills in computer vision applications, including the use of image and point cloud data.
Benefits
The position offers tuition remission, a monthly stipend, and travel funding for conferences and research activities. Research will focus on the intersection of computer science and civil engineering with applications in smart and connected communities.
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How to Apply
Submit a single PDF file to yoojun.kim@utrgv.edu with the subject line “2026 Ph.D. Student
Applicant” by September 1, 2025. The file should include:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Brief statement of research interests (one or two pages)
- Cover Letter/Letter of Application
- Certifications and Licenses
- References
- Letter of Interest
- Unofficial Graduate Transcripts
- Research Statement
