Signal Kinetics is looking to admit students (and postdocs) with technical backgrounds (e.g., undergraduate degree and/or research/technical experience) in computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, oceanography, material science, and/or physics.  We expect all applicants to be passionate about inventing and developing software and/or hardware solutions for real-world impact. We also expect applicants to be team players (check out our Instagram and Twitter accounts to learn more about our team activities).

Do you need a publication to be considered for admission to Signal Kinetics? Publications are helpful for admissions, but they are not necessary. If you are an undergraduate student applying for grad school, we understand that you may have contributed to a  research project whose publication is still pending. As long as you have conducted research with one of your recommendation letter writers, we will consider you favorably for admission.

What type of research interests would match Signal Kinetics? Our research spans  different aspects of sensor design and engineering. You are encouraged to apply if you are interested in conducting technical research in any of the following areas: wireless networks and sensing systems (including communications, signal processing, network architectures, WiFi, RFID, radar, SONAR), software-hardware designs (including PCB, IC, RF, FPGA, image sensors), applied machine learning (robotic manipulation and navigation, computer vision, deep learning), oceanography (acoustics), material science (piezoelectric materials).

Do you need to submit a portfolio for applying to Signal Kinetics? A portfolio is not required (or useful) for admission into the group; if you submit a portfolio, it will neither help nor hurt your chances of being considered for admission.