### Project Description:
The Automatic Control Laboratory (IfA) at ETH, Zurich is looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher within the domain of modeling, system identification and robust feedback control. You will work with Prof. Roy Smith and are expected to collaborate with other faculty and researchers at IfA. We have a strong interest in combining data-driven and learning methods with control relevant modeling frameworks. You will also be expected to develop independent research directions of our own to support your future career in academic or industrial research. You are also expected to mentor and work with Ph.D. student researchers. For those interested in pursuing an academic career, there will also be opportunities to be involved in teaching and other educational activities.
Project Background:
The Automatic Control Laboratory (IfA) has an extensive research record in both the theory and application of control technology . Our research spans a broad range including theory, computation, and applications within many domains including energy, transportation, and robotics. We have three faculty members, (Profs. Dorfler, Lygeros & Smith), 14 postdoctoral researchers and over 30 Ph.D. students. We come from all over the world and the working language is English. Information on salary and working conditions at ETH can be found via: https://ethz.ch/en/the-eth-zurich/working-teaching-and-research/welcome-center.html.
IfA is also one of the lead institutes in the National Centre of Competence in Research (NCCR) in Dependable Ubiquitous Automation. This is a large research consortium supported by the Swiss National Science Foundation and involves 24 faculty members from three Swiss universities. The NCCR is growing and currently includes approximately 50 researchers (PhDs, post-docs, and senior scientists). The research activities are collaborative and range from the theoretical foundations of optimisation, data science, information processing, and automatic control, through to computational tools and experimental testbeds. This Postdoctoral research position will be a part of the NCCR. You will assist Prof. Smith with organisational and oversight responsibilities on NCCR projects.
Your profile:
You have a Doctoral degree in an engineering or physical sciences discipline from an internationally recognised university. You have published research experience in at least one of the following areas: feedback control systems, system identification, or data science. You have an analytical approach to your research and this is demonstrated in your publications. You have strong communication skills (both written and verbal) in English. You prefer working in an open, diverse and cooperative environment. You are interested in developing new research areas as well as helping more junior researchers develop their research skills.
To apply:
Please send the following documents (combined into a single PDF) to Prof. Roy Smith (rsmith@control.ee.ethz.ch):
- A cover letter summarising your background, career goals and potential start date. Please also include the names and contact details of 2 or 3 potential recommendation letter writers.
- An academic CV including complete publication list.
- A one or two page research summary outlining your current and potential future areas of research interest.
If you have any further questions please contact Prof. Roy Smith.
