Postdoc scholarship in Learning and Control of Networked Systems

The workplace

The Division of Decision and Control Systems conducts fundamental research in networked control systems, control, machine learning, system identification, and learning and optimization of cyber-physical-human systems. Industrial projects involve partners such as ABB, Ericsson, and Scania. A major part of the research is conducted in EU projects in collaboration with European industry and universities. We have a large academic network and collaborate with researchers at Caltech, MIT, UC Berkeley, Stanford, among others.

For more information, see www.kth.se/dcs

Project description

We are currently looking for 3-5 postdocs with great interest in networked control systems and a strong background in applied mathematics, control theory, machine learning, and related areas.

The successful candidates will join a project on developing novel mathematical and computational tools for the fundamental understanding and engineering design of emerging networked control systems, with a particular focus on resilience, learning, understanding complex decision-making dynamics from big data, and optimization of cyber-physical human systems.

The scholarship is supported through a generous Wallenberg Scholar grant by the Knut and Alice Wallenberg Foundation.

Qualifications

Requirements:

A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree in Electrical Engineering, Automatic Control, Mathematics, or a similar field. The doctoral degree must have been obtained within the last three years from the application deadline.

Applicants should also have a very strong background in applied mathematics, control theory, machine learning, and related areas.

Applicants should have an outstanding research and publication record. Well-developed analytical and problem-solving skills. We are looking for strongly motivated candidates, who are able to work independently. Good command of English orally and in writing is required to present and publish research results.

Application

Apply to this scholarship by e-mail to rekrytering@eecs.kth.se . 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 2025-08-31. Mark your application with reference number SA-2025-2698

The application must include the following documents:

• Curriculum vitae

• Cover letter (detailing both your previous scientific work experience and your interest in this position)

• Research statement (max 2 pages)

• Contact information for three references

Please observe that you apply for a scholarship, not an employment.

According to The Protective Security Act (2018-585), the scholarshipcandidate must undergo and pass security vetting if the position is placed in a security class. Information regarding whether the position is subject to such a classification will be provided during the recruitment process.

About the position/positions

Period: 2 years
Extent: Full-time
Number of positions:3-5

Scholarship:
Location: Stockholm

EU Citizens on scholar or private funding need to bring a certificate showing EHIC insurance (a comprehensive medical- and health insurance) from the home country, which must cover during the full stay in Sweden.

Without this certificate you may only remain three months in Sweden and will not be able to register as a residence in Sweden.

The responsibility for the comprehensive insurance is strictly on the applicant.

Contact

Questions regarding scholarship:

Prof. Karl Henrik Johansson kallej@kth.se

Assistant Prof. Angela Fontan angfon@kth.se
 

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