Contributed by: Manuel Mazo Jr., m.mazo@tudelft.nl
PhD Position on Networked CPS at the Delft Center for Systems and Control (TU Delft)
The vacant position is within the Networked Cyber-Physical Systems (NCPS) research group. This group aims at improving our understanding and control of cyber-physical systems composed of a large number of interconnected and embedded components. Such networks of systems may contain a large number of sensors and actuators that generate a tremendous amount of data to be processed in real-time in order to
increase the autonomy of the participating entities, or accomplish a high level of automation. The scientific challenges currently pursued by the team are of multidisciplinary nature and spanning over several application domains such as: distributed and cooperative robotic networks, multi vehicle systems, aeronautical, space, and automotive applications, thermal-, electricity-, and water.
The current PhD position will investigate the combination of machine learning approaches and formal methods from computer science and control engineering to devise solutions to diverse problems arising in the context of Networked Control Systems. In particular, the project will focus on the synthesis of controllers that while abiding to pre-specified communication patterns, can guarantee correctness w.r.t complex control specifications. The department Delft Center for Systems and Control (DCSC) of the faculty Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering, coordinates the education and research activities in systems and control at Delft University of Technology. The Centers’ research mission is to conduct fundamental research in systems dynamics and control, involving dynamic modeling, advanced control theory, optimization and signal analysis. The research is motivated by advanced technology development in physical imaging systems, renewable energy, robotics and transportation systems. http://www.dcsc.tudelft.nl
Requirements: You should preferably have the following qualifications:
• An MSc degree in systems and control, applied mathematics, electrical engineering, computer science, or related fields.
• Basic knowledge of control systems theory (maybe waived if the candidate is particularly skilled on theoretical computer science).
• Strong analytical skills and an ability to work at the intersection of several research domains, in particular control systems theory and computer science.
• Basic programming skills in Python, C/C++ are expected.
• Good command of the English language and good communication skills.
Conditions of employment: TU Delft offers PhD-candidates a 4-year contract, with an official go/no go progress assessment after one year. Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, increasing from e2395 per month in the first year to e3061 in the fourth year. As a PhD candidate you will be enrolled in the TU Delft Graduate School. The TU Delft Graduate School provides an inspiring research environment with an excellent team of supervisors, academic staff and a mentor. The Doctoral Education Programe is aimed at developing your transferable, discipline related and research skills. The TU Delft offers a customizable compensation package, discounts on health insurance and sport memberships, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged. For international applicants we offer the Coming to Delft Service and Partner Career Advice to assist you with your relocation.
Additional information: For more information about this vacancy, please contact Manuel Mazo Espinosa, Associate Professor, email: m.mazo@tudelft.nl or tel: +31 (15) 2788131
For information about the selection procedure, please contact Irina Bruckner, HR advisor, email: application3mE@tudelft.nl.
Application procedure: Are you interested in this vacancy? Please apply before 15 April 2021 via the application button and upload:
• a detailed curriculum vitae (including contact information of at least 2 references),
• a separate motivation letter stating why the proposed research topic interests you, and other information that might be relevant to your application,
• academic transcripts of both your BSc and MSc degrees.
A pre-employment screening can be part of the selection procedure. You can apply online here. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post. Acquisition in response to this vacancy is not appreciated.
You can find additional details of this position (TUD00812) and others at DCSC here:
https://www.tudelft.nl/en/3me/about/departments/delft-center-for-systems-and-control/about-dcsc/vacancies
