PhD position on model predictive control (MPC) and reinforcement learning (RL) at the University of Kaiserslautern (Germany)
Contributed by: Naim Bajcinca, mec-apps@mv.uni-kl.de
The Chair of Mechatronics at the University of Kaiserslautern in Germany has vacancies for research associates on theory and application of
• nonlinear and economic model predictive control (MPC)
• artificial intelligence and reinforcement learning (RL)
Project Description: The underlying position is about developing MPC algorithms in combination with data-driven techniques in the area of grid stabilization with ancillary services. In addition to theoretical work, optionally real-time implementation in applications related to
• power systems and electromobility
are of interest. The projects are funded by various federal ministries in Germany. The successful candidate will cooperate in a group with several researchers and industrial partners.
Requirements: Applicants should have completed their studies in Control Engineering or Mathematics with excellent study or research records and have demonstrated abstract and mathematical thinking. Experience in optimization and control theory is requested. Furthermore, experiences with software tools like Matlab, Gurobi, IPOPT, CasADi, Python, C/C++ are preferable.
The completion of a doctoral thesis is an expected requirement. PostDocs interested on an affiliation for at least three years are welcomed. Short-time stays are not supported.
Conditions of Employment: The position will open on September 1st 2022, and run for at least three years. Candidates in the process of obtaining their M.Sc. degree shall be also considered provided that they complete all the degree requirements no later than the agreed starting date.
The employment contract is governed by the provisions of the collective agreement of the federal states (TV-L) and is limited in time.
About TU Kaiserslautern: The University of Kaiserslautern is a research university in Kaiserslautern, Germany founded on July 13, 1970. TU Kaiserslautern is organized into 12 faculties. Approximately 14,869 students are enrolled at the moment. There are numerous institutes around the university, including two Fraunhofer Institutes (IESE and ITWM), the Max Planck Institute for Software Systems (MPI SWS), the German Research Center for Artificial Intelligence (DFKI all of which cooperate closely with the university.
Application and More Information: Applications must include the following elements (as a single PDF file):
• Cover letter with a brief description of why you want to pursue research studies, about what your academic interests are and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals
• CV including your relevant professional experience and knowledge
• Copies of diplomas and grades from previous university studies
Send an email with the required documents to the address: mec-apps@mv.uni-kl.de
