The Automatic Control Lab conducts fundamental research in control, optimization, networked systems, communication systems, systems biology, system identification, and multi-agent systems. A major part of the research is conducted within the ACCESS Linnaeus Centre, Sweden’s largest university research center in networked systems, and in EU-projects in collaboration with European industry and universities. We have a large academic network and collaborate with researchers at Caltech, ETH Zurich, MIT, UC Berkeley, Stanford, among others.

Project description

The successful candidate will join a research group working on fundamental theory and algorithms for large-scale real-time decision-making and control. Current research projects include radio resource allocation for next generation wireless systems, optimization of sustainable infrastructures, and distributed algorithms for large-scale machine learning. The group blends curiosity-driven basic research with applications and collaboration with industry and society.

The PhD student will join the PhD program in Electrical Engineering, which provides world-class quality education, including a large number of graduate courses ensuring an in-depth development of relevant competences and skills.

KTH offers an attractive working environment, generous remuneration, as well as other employment benefits. As a PhD student at KTH you have many opportunities to participate at international conferences, research projects and other relevant events, which will extend your professional network and benefit your future career.

Qualifications and eligibility

The successful applicant is expected to hold or to be about to receive an MSc degree in applied mathematics, electrical engineering, computer science or similar. We are looking for an applicant with a strong background and interest in mathematics and algorithms.

The successful applicant should be self-motivated, have an outstanding academic track record, and well-developed analytical and problem solving skills. Good command of English orally and in writing is essential for publishing and presenting results at international conferences and in international journals.

Trade union representatives

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Application

Log into KTH’s recruitment system in order to apply to this position. You are the main responsible to ensure that your application is complete according to the ad. Your complete application must be received at KTH no later than the last day of application.

The application must include:

1. Curriculum vitae including your relevant academic and professional experience and knowledge.
2. Degree certificate(s) and transcripts of records from your previously attended university-level institutions translated in English (unless provided so by the issuing institution)-
3. Brief statement of purpose: Why the applicant wants to pursue a PhD, what are your academic interests, how they relate to your previous studies and future goals.
4. Contact information for three reference persons-

Others

The employment is time limited following the regulations for Ph.D. employment in the Higher Education Ordinance (~ 5 years when 80% PhD studies and 20% department service including teaching).

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