Researcher in Automatic Control with focus on nonlinear control, contraction theory and optimal transport

Description of the workplace

Automatic Control is an exciting and broad subject, covering both advanced mathematics and hands-on engineering. Historically, it has been instrumental in many areas, from the early development of telecommunications to the space race. Today, driven by the need to engineer ever larger systems, Automatic Control is more relevant than ever. The department of Automatic control has a stimulating and international environment with PhD students, postdocs, and teachers coming from all corners of the world. Research and teaching are conducted in an open and progressive atmosphere with collaborations both within academia and with industry, nationally as well as internationally. Do you want to be part of a research environment committed to address control challenges essential for a future sustainable society? Then this researcher position is aimed for you!
Lund University and the Department of Automatic Control welcome applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.

Work duties

The main duty is to conduct research within the ERC project. The project, Scalable Control of Interconnected Systems, is funded by an ERC Advanced Grant, a prestigious international grant aimed to give long term support for ground breaking research. We are looking for a researcher who is mathematically oriented, with competence in computational methods for systems and control. You will be working especially in the field of nonlinear control, contraction theory and optimal transport.
Another assignment is to contribute to the general scientific discussion at the department. The duties could also include

• teaching in the first, second and third cycles of studies
• supervision of degree projects and doctoral students
• assisting in seeking external research funding
• collaboration with industry and wider society
• administration related to the work duties listed above.

Qualifications

Appointment to a position as a researcher requires that the applicant has a PhD degree.

Required qualifications:

• PhD degree within the subject of the position. 
• very good oral and written proficiency in English. 
• experience of and competence in nonlinear control and contraction theory.
• independence, drive and ability to collaborate.

Additional requirements:

• competence in optimal transport theory.
• international qualifications in the project area.
• experience of teaching and supervision at PhD level.

We offer

Lund University is a public authority which means that employees get particular benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme. Read more on the University website about being a Lund University employee Work at Lund University. 

Further information

The position is a fixed term position for one year starting as soon as possible or according to agreement. The position is at 100 % of full time.

How to apply

Applications are to be submitted via the University’s recruitment system. The application should include a CV and a personal letter justifying your interest in the position and how it matches your qualifications. The application should also include a degree certificate or equivalent and any other document to which you would like to draw attention (copies of grade transcripts, details of referees, letters of recommendation, etc.)

Welcome to apply!