A Ph.D. position is available beginning Spring 2022 in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at the University of Louisville, Louisville, KY, USA. The research encompasses topics of AI based GN&C with application to robotic space vehicles. The research group that the applicant would work in focuses on autonomous and semi-autonomous control of surface and flight vehicles with focus on nonlinear control systems (e.g., nonlinear plant dynamics, saturated control signals).
The position is a graduate teaching assistantship (GTA) that includes a stipend and covers full tuition. The GTA is guaranteed for 1 year. Transitioning to a graduate research assistantship (GRA) would then occur, and can occur sooner, provided outstanding performance.
Qualifications: The applicant must have a strong background in control systems and/or robotics. Applicants with experience in robust control, nonlinear control and/or AI are encouraged to apply. The applicant must be experienced with the Matlab/Simulink programming environment.
Dates: Beginning Spring 2022.
How to apply: Applications should be emailed to Dr. Chris Richards (chris.richards@louisville.edu), as soon as possible. Please include a CV, PDFs of relevant publications, and names and email addresses of at least two references.
