Job description
A PhD position financed by the Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research (NWO) is available at the University of Groningen, the Netherlands. The aim of the project is to develop privacy-aware control and optimisation algorithms for cyber-physical systems, and to address the privacy concerns raised by collecting data and communication in those algorithms. The focus of this research is on data generated or exchanged by dynamical systems rather than static databases.
An overseas (3-6 months) research visit of a top academic institution is envisioned in the PhD programme.
Apart from the research project, the candidate is expected to contribute (10% of total workload) to the teaching and supervision of bachelor and master students.
Qualifications
We are looking for candidates with a strong mathematical background and a master degree in Control Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
Good verbal and written communication skills in English are mandatory.
Embedding
The candidate will be embedded at the Engineering Technology Institute of the University of Groningen (ENTEG). ENTEG research is highly multidisciplinary in nature and focuses on both fundamental and applied research. The candidate will be a member of the Jan C. Willems Center for Systems and Control which is recognised for its long tradition in mathematical systems theory and its strength in linear/nonlinear systems analysis and control of complex networks. According to the Shanghai Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU) 2020, Automation and Control Engineering at the University of Groningen is ranked 3rd in Europe and 16th worldwide.
Conditions of employment
We offer you, following the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities:
• a full-time position (1.0 FTE) for 4 years
• a salary of € 2,395 gross per month in the first year, up to a maximum of € 3,061 gross per month in the fourth and final year.
• a holiday allowance of 8% gross annual income
• an 8.3% year-end bonus
• a position for four years; first, you will get a temporary position of one year with the option of renewal for another three years; prolongation of the contract is contingent on sufficient progress in the first year to indicate that successful completion of the PhD thesis within the contract period is to be expected.
Application
Are you interested in this position and meet the qualification criteria? If yes, your application should include:
• a statement of motivation, listing down relevant research experience (max. 1 page) • curriculum vitae
• transcripts from your bachelor’s and master’s degree
• any other relevant documents (e.g., awards, publications, language skills/certification).Unsolicited marketing is not appreciated.
You can send your application to Dr Nima Monshizadeh, n.monshizadeh@rug.nl Please use “NWO-21” as the title of your email.
**The position remains open until a suitable candidate is found. It is recommended to apply asap.**
