We invite applications for one post-doctoral position in decision-making and control for autonomous driving applications. The main objective of this research is to study and experimentally validate model-based decision-making and control algorithms for autonomous vehicles operating in complex and uncertain environments like, e.g., traffic intersections and highways. Scenarios where the vehicle has to interact with the surrounding, cooperative and non-cooperative, traffic will be considered with the objective of maneuvering the vehicle while providing safety guarantees.
Description
Research areas relevant for this research project include, but are not limited to:
• Constrained optimal control
• Stochastic Model Predictive Control
• Model-based path planning and control
• Formal verification methods for constrained dynamical systems
• Networked control systems
The position is announced at the Mechatronics research group of the Department of Signals and Systems at the Chalmers University of Technology.
Major responsibilities
The successful candidate will join the Mechatronics group at Chalmers within the Department of Signals and Systems (S2), where a team of PhD students, post-docs and senior researchers is active in both fundamental and applied research related to intelligent transportation systems. In particular, this position is announced within a cluster of three post-doc positions at S2 focusing on decision-making and control, sensor fusion and communication problems in self-driving vehicles, with the objective of understanding the interplay between these three disciplines in autonomous driving. The successful candidate will focus on decision-making and vehicle control algorithms with the objective of controlling the vehicle motion in complex environments while guaranteeing safety. The results of the research are expected to be experimentally demonstrated in the testing vehicle available at the department. Co-supervision of doctoral students and contribution to national and international projects within the research area of autonomous driving will be part of the working duties.
The working time of post-doctoral staff is mainly devoted to research. Undergraduate teaching duties, not exceeding 20% of the working time, may include supervision of MSc students. The position is co-funded by the Chalmers Area of Advance in Transportation. The appointment is a full-time employment (not a scholarship) for a period of not more than two years (1+1).
Position summary
Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of two years (1+1).
Qualifications
A PhD (or close to completion) in control theory or a relevant field is required. The degree should generally not be older than three years. Experience with automotive control applications and/or background in at least one of the following research areas will be preferred: constrained optimal control, stochastic model predictive control, model-based path planning and control, formal verification methods for constrained dynamical systems, networked control systems. Ability to initiate new research collaborations is essential. Good communication skills in oral and written English are required.
For further information and how to apply, please visit:
www.chalmers.se/en/about-chalmers/vacancies/
Nr of positions available : 1
Research Fields
Technology
Career Stage
Early stage researcher or 0-4 yrs (Post graduate)
Research Profiles
Recognised Researcher (R2)