The University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Southern Switzerland (SUPSI) has opened two full-time (100%) positions for Ph.D. students in Learning and Control of Dynamical Systems at the Department of Innovative Technologies (DTI), located in the USI-SUPSI Campus in Lugano-Viganello, within the Institute Dalle Molle Institute for Artificial Intelligence (IDSIA). Contract will start on November 1st, 2023, or the date to be agreed upon.
Tasks
- Conduct research activities in the field of learning and control of dynamical systems using deep learning-based tools.
- Develop and implement new methodologies and algorithms.
- Participate in fundamental and applied research projects.
- Write scientific papers for journals and conference proceedings, project deliverables, and internal reports.
- Present research findings to a wide audience, including conferences, workshops, and project review meetings.
- Engage in teaching and tutoring students.
Requirements
Essential
- Master’s degree in Computer Science Engineering, Control Engineering, Mechatronics, Informatics, or related fields, already obtained or close to completion.
- Background in Control Theory and Machine Learning.
- High motivation and commitment for research and publishing at top-ranked conferences and journals.
- Strong programming skills, with familiarity in Python and Matlab programming language.
- Proficiency in written and spoken English.
- Good organizational skills, ability to work independently, plan the work steps, and be proactive on schedule.
- Ability to work in a team and with colleagues and other members of the Institute and engage in scientific dialogue.
- Interest in teaching and tutoring students.
Preferred
- Experience in projects involving Python and/or Matlab programming.
- Knowledge of deep learning frameworks such as PyTorch and Tensorflow.
We offer
- Fixed-term employment contract.
- Fully-funded Ph.D. at the Università della Svizzera Italiana (USI).
- Stimulating and international workplace at IDSIA USI-SUPSI in the new campus in Lugano-Viganello (Switzerland), and access to the facilities of the robotics lab at IDSIA.
- Attractive salary in line with Swiss standards.
- Covering the costs of participation in high-profile conferences, and workshops.
Additional information
For further information, please contact:
Dario Piga, dario.piga(at)supsi.ch
Marco Forgione, marco.forgione(at)supsi.ch
Applicants should submit the following documents, written in English:
- Motivation letter (1-2 pages).
- Curriculum vitae with publications list (if any) and a link to the Master’s thesis.
- List of courses and grades of Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees (transcript of records).
- List of (at least) two references (with e-mail addresses).
Applications will be considered only if submitted electronically within 14 September 2023 through the appropriate online form ( https://form-ru.app.supsi.ch/view.php?id=739378 )
