FAN Lab: inFrastructure, AI and urban Nexus

Multiple Open Positions
Postdoc, PhD Students, Undergrad/MS Research Assistants/Interns

The mission of the FAN Lab (https://fanchaolab.com/), directed by Dr. Chao Fan in the School of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Earth Sciences at Clemson University, is to create new knowledge and methods in integrated intelligence to derive transformative solutions for global challenges at the nexus of human, infrastructure and natural environment under ever-changing climate conditions, towards sustainability, resiliency, equity and livability. We have a fundamental and highly interdisciplinary research agenda, which falls into three focus areas: (1) Changing Climate & AI; (2) New Technologies and the Environment; and (3) Connected Infrastructure and Human Dynamics. Equipped with ample computing and data resources, broad collaborations, and a free working environment, the FAN Lab always values the passion for impactful work. Every Year we seek for technically strong and self-motivated researchers to join us on our mission. 

Postdoctoral Researcher - Postdoctoral researcher position is available in the FAN Lab. Qualified candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Engineering, Statistics, Computer Science, or other related fields. Candidates with strong interest in asking bold and new questions in our focus areas, prior experiences of analytics and modeling on large-scale data, and passion for impactful work and high-quality publications are especially encouraged to apply. The initial term of the position is one year with the possibility for renewal. The start date is immediate but flexible. 
If you are interested, please send (1) your CV with a complete list of publications; (2) One-page Research Statement (your interests, career goals and potential contributions to the lab), (3) a copy of your most representative paper to fanlab.recruiting@gmail.com.

PhD Students - We always seek for PhD students who have strong interest and expertise in our focus areas to join the FAN Lab every year. The PhD students will be fully funded by our graduate research and/or teaching assistantships. Successful candidates must have a bachelor’s degree in a related field (no restrictions). The start date is flexible but preferred to be as early as possible. 

Undergrad/MS Research Assistants / Interns (remote and on-site collaborations) - We have part-time/intern student openings for master and undergraduate students in any related majors including Engineering and Science. These positions will be funded by our research assistantships. 

If you are interested in any of the above student positions, please send (1) your CV and (2) your transcripts to fanlab.recruiting@gmail.com. For PhD applicants, please also apply to the graduate program at Clemson University. Please mention my name in your Personal Statement and the application system, and feel free to keep me informed of your application.

I will carefully read every email, but please understand that I cannot afford to reply all of them.

Clemson University is an AA/EEO employer and does not discriminate against any person or group on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, pregnancy, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status or genetic information. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.

导师介绍：
Dr. Chao Fan是克莱姆森大学土木及环境工程与地球科学学院的新任助理教授。他在德克萨斯 A&M 大学土木工程专业获得了博士学位。他的研究重点是城市关系 (urban nexus) 计算，寻求为城市可持续性、韧性、公平和宜居性开发变革性解决方案。他提出“集成智能 (Integrated Intelligence)”作为研究范式，利用大数据和人工智能对城市的全球挑战，包括气候变化、基础设施系统和人类动态等提出解决方案。他的团队成果曾被ASCE土木工程杂志、科学日报等20多家国际新闻媒体报道。他还担任 35 种同行评审期刊的审稿人和 11 个多学科会议的程序委员会成员。

学校介绍：
美国克莱姆森大学 (Clemson University) 是一所顶级公立研究型大学，位于美国南卡罗来纳州克莱姆森市，是美国二十所顶尖的公立大学之一。克莱姆森大学成立于1889年，并致力于成为美国顶尖的公立大学。其在公立大学中的排名近年来不断攀升，从34到30，再到22，如今已跻身公立大学20强。学校位列2022 US News美国最佳大学排名全美第75名，学校十分安全环境优美，紧临亚特兰大，夏洛特等大城市。