Postdoc in Energy-based Learning of Dynamical Systems

What are you going to do?

As a postdoctoral researcher, you will develop and analyse new algorithms for energy-based learning of complex systems. A special emphasis will be placed on developing theory that goes beyond the steady-state behavior of dynamical systems. You will also have the opportunity to collaborate with PhD students working on adjacent topics within the same line of research.

Requirements

You should have:

• A PhD degree in optimization or systems and control theory.
• A strong mathematical background and an interest in conducting theoretical research.
• A proven track record.
• Excellent English communication skills, both written and spoken.

Conditions of employment

Fixed-term contract:

• a holiday allowance of 8% gross annual income and an 8.3% year-end bonus
• a full-time position (1.0 FTE) for 2 years

What can you expect from us?

232 vacation hours per year, based on a 38-hour workweek (1.0 FTE). You can also work more or fewer hours in exchange for more or fewer free hours. For example, with a 40-hour workweek, you save 96 extra free hours, and with a 36-hour workweek, you lose 96 hours.

• End-of-year bonus of 8.3% and 8% holiday allowance.
• Extensive opportunities for personal and professional development.

Employer

University of Groningen

At the University of Groningen (UG), researchers from all fields of academia and technology are working on academic challenges and societal questions. Lecturers prepare their students for meaningful careers within or outside the academic world. Interdisciplinary research and teaching, sharing of knowledge, collaboration with businesses, government institutions, and societal organizations are aspects that are of the utmost importance to this European top university. The UG aims to be an open academic community with an inclusive and safe working climate that invites you to add your value.

Department

Faculty of Science and Engineering

The Faculty of Science and Engineering (FSE) provides teaching and research across a wide range of disciplines, from physics and biology to artificial intelligence, mechanical engineering, and pharmacy. In close collaboration with partners from industry, healthcare, and society, we contribute to the urgent challenges of our time, such as energy, sustainability, digitization, and medical technology. Our community is open and informal, with more than 7,000 students, 1,000 PhD students, and 1,400 staff members from all over the world. If you would like to learn more about the Faculty of Science and Engineering, visit rug.nl/fse.

The successful candidate will join the Bernoulli Institute for Mathematics, Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence within the Faculty of Science and Engineering at the University of Groningen.

The research will be carried out in the Systems, Control and Optimization Group. The successful candidate will also benefit from connections within the Jan C. Willems Center for Systems and Control, including regular seminars, joint group meetings, and interaction with other postdocs and PhD students in a lively and supportive environment.

The postdoc project is embedded within the European Research Council (ERC) Starting Grant project “Energy-based learning of complex dynamical systems” (E-BLOCS), led by Dr. Henk van Waarde. The postdoc will actively work together with the other members of the project, and also has many opportunities for international collaboration, research visits, and interdisciplinary training.

Additional information

Do you have any questions or need more information?

Questions about the content of the job?
Henk van Waarde (Assistant Professor): H.J.van.Waarde@rug.nl

Questions about your application process?
Henk van Waarde (Assistant Professor): H.J.van.Waarde@rug.nl

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