Overview
The Delft Centre for Systems and Control (DCSC) coordinates the education and research activities in systems and control at Delft University of Technology. The Centre’s research mission is to conduct fundamental research in systems dynamics and control, involving dynamic modelling, advanced control theory, optimization and signal analysis. The research is motivated by advanced technology development in mechatronics and microsystems, sustainable industrial processes, transportation and automotive systems, and physical imaging systems. The group actively participates in the Dutch Institute of Systems and Control (DISC).
Job/project description
At the Delft Center for Systems and Control we are exploring new ideas about learning control, by augmenting traditionally model-based controllers with adaptation and learning capabilities. Ultimately, we aim to develop novel control paradigms for autonomous mobile robots, moving away from the traditional well-structured settings typically found in the area of industrial robotics. Drawing analogies from nature, we find that a priori knowledge can play a fundamental role in the learning speed of a generic learning controller. Although animal brains are very plastic, (at the extreme level) it is the prior information encoded in their DNA that endows them with, not only their physical morphology, but also with the proper brain ''wiring'' that allows for learning to actually be possible.
The research subject of this particular Postdoc vacancy is to explore and develop novel learning control frameworks that can be realized in physical robots. To that end, our group has a number robotic platforms including wheeled mobile robots, bi-pedal and multi-pedal legged robots and a humanoid robotic arm.
Eligible candidates
The candidate must hold a PhD degree in control systems, machine learning, or similar, with a strong background in mathematics. It is preferable that the candidate has excellent knowledge and skills in programming (C++, Matlab, Mathematica). Required are good communication skills in writing as well as oral, in English (knowledge of Dutch is not required). The starting date is as soon as possible.
Conditions of employment
We offer the opportunity to do research that is both scientifically challenging, and has a higher societal and economical relevance. The researcher will work with other researchers in a multidisciplinary research group. As an employee of the university you will receive a competitive salary as well as excellent secondary benefits in accordance with the Collective Agreement (CAO) of the Association of Universities in the Netherlands (VSNU). Assistance with accommodation can be arranged.
Information and application
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from: prof.dr. Robert Babuska, tel. +31 15 278 5117, Delft University of Technology, DCSC, Mekelweg 2, NL-2628 CD Delft, the Netherlands.
Interested applicants should send their detailed curriculum vitae, a motivation letter explaining why the research topic interests you, a list of your publications, and the names and addresses of reference persons. to: Application-3mE@tudelft.nl or to Delft University of Technology, Ms. M. de Groot, Faculty 3mE, HR department, Mekelweg 2, 2628 CD, Delft, The Netherlands.
When applying for this position, make sure to mention vacancy number 3ME10-07.
The position stays open and applications can be submitted until a suitable candidate has been found.
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this position
The Delft Centre for Systems and Control (DCSC) coordinates the education and research activities in systems and control at Delft University of Technology. The Centre’s research mission is to conduct fundamental research in systems dynamics and control, involving dynamic modelling, advanced control theory, optimization and signal analysis. The research is motivated by advanced technology development in mechatronics and microsystems, sustainable industrial processes, transportation and automotive systems, and physical imaging systems. The group actively participates in the Dutch Institute of Systems and Control (DISC).
Job/project description
At the Delft Center for Systems and Control we are exploring new ideas about learning control, by augmenting traditionally model-based controllers with adaptation and learning capabilities. Ultimately, we aim to develop novel control paradigms for autonomous mobile robots, moving away from the traditional well-structured settings typically found in the area of industrial robotics. Drawing analogies from nature, we find that a priori knowledge can play a fundamental role in the learning speed of a generic learning controller. Although animal brains are very plastic, (at the extreme level) it is the prior information encoded in their DNA that endows them with, not only their physical morphology, but also with the proper brain ''wiring'' that allows for learning to actually be possible.
The research subject of this particular Postdoc vacancy is to explore and develop novel learning control frameworks that can be realized in physical robots. To that end, our group has a number robotic platforms including wheeled mobile robots, bi-pedal and multi-pedal legged robots and a humanoid robotic arm.
Eligible candidates
The candidate must hold a PhD degree in control systems, machine learning, or similar, with a strong background in mathematics. It is preferable that the candidate has excellent knowledge and skills in programming (C++, Matlab, Mathematica). Required are good communication skills in writing as well as oral, in English (knowledge of Dutch is not required). The starting date is as soon as possible.
Conditions of employment
We offer the opportunity to do research that is both scientifically challenging, and has a higher societal and economical relevance. The researcher will work with other researchers in a multidisciplinary research group. As an employee of the university you will receive a competitive salary as well as excellent secondary benefits in accordance with the Collective Agreement (CAO) of the Association of Universities in the Netherlands (VSNU). Assistance with accommodation can be arranged.
Information and application
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from: prof.dr. Robert Babuska, tel. +31 15 278 5117, Delft University of Technology, DCSC, Mekelweg 2, NL-2628 CD Delft, the Netherlands.
Interested applicants should send their detailed curriculum vitae, a motivation letter explaining why the research topic interests you, a list of your publications, and the names and addresses of reference persons. to: Application-3mE@tudelft.nl or to Delft University of Technology, Ms. M. de Groot, Faculty 3mE, HR department, Mekelweg 2, 2628 CD, Delft, The Netherlands.
When applying for this position, make sure to mention vacancy number 3ME10-07.
The position stays open and applications can be submitted until a suitable candidate has been found.
Please kindly mention Scholarization.blogspot.com when applying for this position
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