Stillingstittel:
PhD Research Fellow in Technology with specialization in Mechatronics

Stillingsbeskrivelse:

The University of Agder offers more than 150 study programmes and an active and leading research environment. We emphasize respect, openness and the ability to show commitment and pride concerning both your own and others' results. Our 1100 staff and 11000 students enjoy daily life and scholarly activities at our modern and functional campuses in Kristiansand and Grimstad. 

Jobbnorge ID: 121309

The University of Agder invites applications for a full-time, fixed-term position as Research Fellow in Mechatronics for a period of three years, at the Department of Engineering Sciences, Faculty of Engineering and Science. The position is located in Grimstad, Norway. The starting date is negotiable.

 

The Faculty of Engineering and Science has a core group of more than 16 academic staff members in the field of mechatronics. The group is responsible for the BSc, MSc, and PhD programmes in mechatronics at the University of Agder and has an extensive network of Norwegian and international partner universities and university colleges.

 

Background for the position

 

Modern control systems often combine hybrid automata for integrating discrete behavior with continuous-time dynamics. The switched and impulsive systems allow for discrete transitions corresponding to the changes between the different state subspaces (set of modes) or impulsive jumps within particular mode of a hybrid system. Various application examples are in power systems with on-off switches, geared mechanical engines, digital hydraulics, programmable logic controllers employed for automation, and others. There is a growing need and correspondingly research on topics related to the formal design and verification methods for hybrid control systems.

 

Objectives

 

The objective of this PhD project is in (i) systematic analysis of the formal design and verification methods suitable for the hybrid control systems, (ii) elaboration of a methodology how to integrate verification tools and techniques in the design flow so as to improve the overall system reliability, (iii) selection, specification, and realization of application case(s) based on the standard and developed software and hardware. The elaborated solutions will be tested and demonstrated by taking advantage of the experimental facilities.

• Mechatronic Innovation Lab (MIL) in Grimstad.
• Norwegian Motion Laboratory (Motion Lab) in Grimstad.
• Partners in SFI WP3. 

It is expected that the candidate will perform both the theoretical and experimental work using the available mechatronic resources of the above-mentioned facilities.

 

The successful applicant should hold a master's degree in mechatronics, mechanical engineering or electrical engineering that covers the above fields.  The position places great demands on the applicant's capacity for independent goal-oriented work, ability to concentrate and attention to detail. Applicants will be assessed on the basis of academic background and results, and any previous research and development work. Relevant industrial experience, personal suitability and good teamwork skills will also be emphasized.

 

The following requirements must be met:

• Strong academic skills, experience and interest in the following areas: control design, hybrid systems and finite automaton, formal verification methods.
• Hands on experience with PLC and dSpace and programming skills in Matlab/Simulink, C/C++.
• Strong background in systems and control theory.

The following admission requirements apply to the PhD program:

• The average grade for courses included in the bachelor's degree (or equivalent) must be C (or equivalent) or higher;
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  Maksimal lønn: 0
  
  Arbeidsgiver Navn: Universitetet i Agder
  
  Arbeidsgiver adresse: Gimlemoen 25 4630 KRISTIANSAND S
  
  Job kort beskrivelse: University and higher education teachers
  
  Land: Norge
  
  Region: Aust-Agder
  
  Kilde til jobbtilbud: NAV, Offentlige arbeidsformidlinger, Norge
  
  Lønn valuta: NOK
  
  Lønn periode: Pr. år
  
  
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