Job Responsibilities

We are looking for postdoctoral researchers with a strong background and interest in networked control systems, mathematics, modeling, reinforcement learning, and machine learning.

The selected candidates will work on projects aimed at developing new mathematical computational tools for a fundamental understanding and design of networked control systems. The work includes learning complex decision-making dynamics from big data as well as modeling networked cyber-physical-human control systems.

The Department of Control Engineering conducts leading research in connected control systems, network control, and system identification. We carry out industrial projects in collaboration with companies such as ABB, Ericsson, and Scania. A significant part of the research is also conducted within EU projects in collaboration with European industry and academia. We have an extensive academic network and collaborate with researchers at institutions such as Caltech, MIT, UC Berkeley, and Stanford.

We Offer

An employment at a leading technical university that creates knowledge and competence for a sustainable future
Engaged and ambitious colleagues as well as a creative, international, and dynamic environment
Collaboration with leading experts in control and systems theory at KTH

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Qualifications

Requirements

PhD degree or foreign degree deemed equivalent to a PhD degree. This eligibility requirement must be met by the time the employment decision is made.
A strong foundation in mathematical tools relevant to the project as well as a solid background in systems and control theory.
A documented track record of exceptional research results and publications in high-impact forums.
Advanced analytical skills, with proven ability to work independently and collaborate within interdisciplinary teams.
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, to effectively disseminate research results and collaborate with team members.
Awareness of diversity and equal treatment issues, with a particular focus on gender equality.
Scientific competence
Teaching ability

Meritorious

At the closing date of the application, a maximum of three years since the PhD degree or a foreign degree deemed equivalent to a PhD degree was obtained.
Expertise in one or more of the specific research areas relevant to this position.

We will place great emphasis on personal qualities.

Union Representatives

Contact details for union representatives (https://www.kth.se/om/work-at-kth/fackrepresentanter-1.500898).

Application

You apply via KTH's recruitment system. As an applicant, you are primarily responsible for ensuring that your application is complete when submitted. The application should include:

CV, including names of at least 3 professional references
Cover letter (max 1 page)
Research statement (max 2 pages without references)
Copy of degree certificate and transcripts from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents are not issued in either of these languages.

The application must be received by KTH no later than the closing date at midnight, CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

About the Employment

The employment is permanent, but for a maximum of three years.

A fixed-term merit position (https://www.arbetsgivarverket.se/globalassets/arbetsgivarverket/avtal-och-skrifter/avtal/avtal-om-tidsbegransad-anstallning-som-postdoktor/avtal-om-tidsbegransad-anstallning-som-postdoktor-2021-11-19.pdf) focused on research intended as a first career step after obtaining a PhD.

Other

The pursuit of gender equality, diversity, and equal conditions is both a quality issue and an obvious part of KTH's values.

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About KTH

KTH is one of Europe's leading technical universities and an important arena for knowledge development. As Sweden's largest university for technical research and education, we gather students, researchers, and faculty from all over the world. Our research and education encompass both natural sciences and all branches of engineering, as well as architecture, industrial economics, urban planning, history, and philosophy. Learn more about KTH (https://www.kth.se/om/om-kth-1.885102).