Postdoc in Dynamic Regulation of Photosynthesis in Light-acclimated Organisms (1 year + possible extension)
The Control Systems Group at the Electrical Engineering Department at Eindhoven University of Technology has an opening for a 1 year Postdoc position in the Dynamic Regulation of Photosynthesis in light-acclimated Organisms (DREAM) project.
Position Description:
DREAM is a PATHFINDER research project involving several academic partners and research institutes. It will introduce disruptive technologies for measuring, monitoring, and enhancing lighting efficiency in controlled environments to improve plants and enable their parsimonious cultivation. To this end, hybrid models (first principles + data-driven models) are being developed for fluctuating illumination. In this context, a model-based controller must be designed to optimize the light modulation (multi-frequency sinewave), improving biomass production while reducing energy resource utilization and saving electricity. We will increase efficiency and productivity in plant growth by fine-tuning lighting conditions based on non-linear dynamic models of plant physiology and environmental dynamics. The postdoc will be in charge of designing a model-based controller that optimizes light modulation to maximize biomass production while minimizing energy resource utilization.
The ideal candidate should have expertise and a relevant track record in advanced control and optimization. The postdoctoral position is initially for one year, with the potential for a one-year extension. The work will be executed at TU/e, collaborating closely with SONY, CNRS, UPOL, and Jülich Institute.
More information about this position and how to apply can be found HERE.
