PhD student position in wireless network information theory at Chalmers University, Sweden

At the Department of Signals and Systems, we conduct world-leading research in biomedical engineering, antennas, signal processing, control, automation, mechatronics and communication systems. Our research deals to a large extent with the modeling and development of efficient systems for extracting and processing information. Systems our researchers deal with include for instance e-Health, hearing aids, robotics, power chains, and mobile telephony.

Sweden Scholarship: A PhD student position in the Algorithms group at Chalmers University

Application deadline 2010-06-06

Reference number 2010/111

Job start date 2010-08-02

The research will take place in the Algorithms group in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, with a special focus on the use of probabilistic methods in Computer Science. The department constitutes an international research environment with about 70 faculty and 70 PhD students. They come from more than 30 different countries; about half of them are native Swedes. General information about the department can be found at www.chalmers.se/cse/EN/

Job description

We are seeking candidates for a PhD position within the Algorithms group with a special focus on machine learning techniques in the area of probabilistic graphical models. This project will investigate techniques from non-equilibrium statistical mechanics for solving the problem of approximate inference arising in graphical models when applied to dynamical systems. The focus will be to derive a tractable inference procedure which applies to continuous time. These techniques will be applied to inference problems in computational biology, distributed wireless networks, natural language technology and other areas.

As a Ph.D. student you are employed by Chalmers and will receive a salary according to current salary agreements. A maximum of 20% of your time will be devoted to other duties at the department, mainly teaching. The remaining time will be devoted to your own courses and research within the project and you are expected to obtain a Ph.D. within a maximum of 5 years.

Required qualifications

A suitable background for the applicant is a strong undergraduate degree in Computer Science and Engineering. Candidates must have a strong background in discrete probability and machine learning techniques. The candidate should have a thorough knowledge of graphical models, and existing state of the art in approximate inference algorithms as well as good practical experience in implemening them.

Application procedure

The application shall be written in English and include the following items:

1. An application of a maximum of one A4 page containing your specific qualifications for the position
2. Attested copies of education certificates, including grade reports and other documents
3. Curriculum Vitae
4. 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 (2010/111) must be written on the first page of the application.

Address:

Registrar
Chalmers University of Technology
SE-412 96 Göteborg
Sweden

Further information

Further information of the PhD positions can be obtained from

Professor Devdatt Dubhashi
E-mail: dubhashi@chalmers.se
Phone: +46 31 772 1698

Vice Head of Department, Graduate Education: Associate Professor Jan Jonsson
E-mail: janjo@chalmers.se
Phone +46 31 772 5220

Director of Postgraduate Studies: Associate Professor Koen Lindström Claessen
E-mail: koen@chalmers.se
Phone: +46 31 772 54 24

Source: http://www.chalmers.se/cse/EN/news/vacancies/positions/phd-student-position-in7442

PhD student Position in Automatic Control

Application deadline 2010-06-17

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