We offer one PhD position at the Institute of Automatic Control at the Leibniz University Hannover, Germany, in the area Model Predictive Control. The scope of work mainly includes research activities within a research project in cooperation with a company from the area of automated test tools. The project is dedicated to the use of Model Predictive Control (MPC) methods for the implementation of test scenarios in the field of autonomous driving. Within the scope of these activities, various existing MPC methods will be adapted and implemented, and also new methods will be developed for problems arising from the considered application, such as robustness and real-time capability.
We offer a competitive salary according to the German pay scale TVL-13, including social benefits. The candidate is expected to hold a Master degree in control engineering or a related subject with specialization in control. Experience in optimization-based control (model predictive control) would be desirable. Also, teaching assistance in bachelor and master level control courses is expected.
Leibniz University Hannover considers itself a family-friendly university and therefore promotes a balance between work and family responsibilities. Part-time employment can be arranged on request, as long as the offered workplace is covered in full extent. The university aims to promote equality between women and men. For this purpose, the university strives to reduce under-representation in areas where a certain gender is under-represented. Women are under-represented in the salary scale of the advertised position. Therefore, qualified women are encouraged to apply. Moreover, we welcome applications from qualified men. Preference will be given to equally-qualified applicants with disabilities.
Please send your application including a complete curriculum vitae, certificates, and a motivational letter until August 8, 2021 to mueller@irt.uni-hannover.de
For more information on the position, please consult the webpage www.uni-hannover.de/en/jobs/4434/ or contact Prof. Matthias Müller, mueller@irt.uni-hannover.de
