Research Fellow in Control Theory and Supply Chain Modelling

To be a highly productive, curious, ambitious and collaborative member in the School of Electronics, Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, EPIC research cluster, and a wide consortium of 17 project partners in the UniMaaS project. The Research Fellow will perform high level research in one or more areas within: control theory, reachability analysis, operations research, formal verification, optimisation, data-driven methods in control.

The goal of our research is (i) to explore new dynamic modelling structures for predicting, controlling, and optimising supply chains and service chains, (ii) develop analysis methods using reachability analysis, randomisation tools and other computation aware algorithm providing safety, robustness and performance certificates, (iii) develop and combine advanced set-based, optimisation and data-driven control algorithms.

The research is aligned within a wider effort of creating a new paradigm in manufacturing and in general in cyber-physical systems analysis and control, supply chain and value chain optimisation, creating reconfigurable systems and control methods that can be updated on-the-fly. In parallel with advancing baseline solutions in operations research and scheduling/resource allocation methods from well-defined use cases, our goal is to perform groundbreaking research in control theory, formal verification, and supply chain optimisation.

The post is a critical role, and as such, successful applicants will perform independent research, supervision, planning and management of the research project, collaboration with a wide network, and outreach.

About the person:

The successful candidate must have, and your application should clearly demonstrate that you meet the following criteria:

• Have or be about to obtain a PhD in control theory/engineering, applied mathematics, electrical engineering, computer science, or similar.
• Recent relevant research experience to include:
  • Undertaking research under supervision in one or more of the following areas within: control theory and engineering, reachability analysis, operations research, formal verification, optimisation, data-driven methods.
  • Undertaking research in one or more of the areas of control theory, control engineering, supply chain optimisation, formal methods, data-driven methods, cyber-physical systems control.
  • Working effectively as part of a research team in the development and promotion of the research theme Strong publication record commensurate with stage of career Strong Programming skills.

To be successful at shortlisting stage, please ensure you clearly evidence in your application how you meet the essential and, where applicable, desirable criteria listed in the Candidate Information on our website.

This post is available for 24 months. Fixed term contract posts are available for the stated period in the first instance but in particular circumstances may be renewed or made permanent subject to availability of funding.

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