Reference number 2010/133
At the Department of Signals and Systems, we conduct world leading research in biomedical engineering, antennas and signal processing, automatic control, automation and mechatronics, and communication systems. Our research deals to a large extent with the modeling and development of efficient systems for extracting and processing information. The systems are often affected by signals from the environment which we cannot change and signals that we produce ourselves to control the systems. Systems which our researchers focus on include hearing aids, robots, power chains, plants, vehicles, mobile phones as well as biological systems.
There is an increasing use of mathematical modeling, simulation and optimization in modern product development. In our research, which is in close connection with industrial partners, we use modern tools on new problems, and develop the tools further so that better products can be developed faster and more reliably.
Job description
ABB has developed an innovative torque sensor that can be applied on an existing axle. Currently it is not used in any large series production but it has the potential to become very useful in the driveline of automotive vehicles. Examples of applications are optimized control for gear shifts to reduce wear, oscillations, and fuel consumption, but also for engine diagnosis and combustion analysis. In this project, financed by Energimyndigheten, the potential use of the sensor when placing it on the input shaft of the gearbox is to be assessed.
The work will cover modelling of the nonlinear sensor dynamics and the driveline dynamics, signal processing, observer design and state prediction. Experimental design and analysis, as well as evaluation of implemented methods in vehicle, will be carried out in cooperation with Volvo Powertrain, Volvo Technology and ABB Force Measurement.
You will be part of an international research environment at the department for up to five years while you expand your knowledge in the field and write your doctoral thesis. As a PhD student you will spend about 80 percent of your time on the project and graduate courses, and about 20 percent on undergraduate teaching.
Required qualifications
The applicant should at the time he or she begins hold a MSc degree with a strong background in control and related subjects. Experience of optimization, programming and mathematical modeling of mechanical systems will be appreciated. Applicants should have good analytical skills and good ability to work independently towards the research goals. Fluent written and spoken English is necessary and fluent Swedish is an advantage.
Application procedure
The application shall be written in English and include the following items:
- An application of a maximum of one A4 page containing your specific qualifications for the position
- Attested copies of education certificates, including grade reports and other documents
- Curriculum Vitae
- Letters of recommendation and name of reference persons (optional)
The application shall be sent electronically as pdf or zipped documents. Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.
If any material is not available electronically or cannot be transferred to pdf format, the material can be sent as a hard copy to Registrar. The applicants name and the reference number (2010/133) must be written on the first page of the application.
Address:
Registrar
Chalmers University of Technology
SE-412 96 Göteborg
Sweden
Further information
Ass. Professor Torsten Wik, Email:tw@chalmers.se, telephone +46 31 772 5146
Professor Claes Breitholtz: claesbr@chalmers.se, telephone +46 31 772 3718
Union representatives
* SACO: Jan Lindér
* ST: Marie Wenander
* SEKO: Johan Persson
All reachable via Chalmers exchange: +46 31 772 10 00
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