There are Postdoc and PhD positions in the area of a cooperative state estimation and distributed controls for mobile robots, including automated driving systems at the Networked Optimization Diagnosis and Estimation (NODE) lab, University of Alberta.
The proposed research project will develop a reliable distributed state estimation and navigation system for autonomous mobile robots, considering computational constraints and uncertainties in local visual-inertial solutions. This project will involve collaboration on cooperative intelligent transportation systems with partners at KTH Royal Institute of Technology (Sweden), School of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, and University of Waterloo.
Required Qualifications
• Master of Science (or PhD) degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Computer Science
• Keen interest and/or experience (coursework, research, and/or industrial) in: distributed controls, networked control systems, deep learning, SLAM, navigation, as well as Python/C++ skills and ROS are assets
• Proven ability to work independently
• Effective written and verbal communication skills; proficiency in English
• Open to international students/applicants, Canadian citizens, and permanent residents of Canada
Interested candidates may contact Ehsan Hashemi by email at ehashemi@ualberta.ca to discuss their qualifications and the project. To apply for this opportunity, please submit your resume and transcripts by June 15, 2021. A cover letter detailing how this research aligns with your future career plans is optional but encouraged. Equity and diversity are an integral part of our research group. In order to diversify ideas, women, Indigenous peoples, members of visible minorities, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
