Postdoc in estimation and control of hybrid dynamical systems for buildings and robots

Introduction
Are you passionate about mathematical control theory and its applications? Are you eager to develop estimation and control algorithms for climate and crowd control in buildings? Then, you are the PostDoc we are looking for.

Job Description
We invite highly motivated postdoctoral researchers with a strong background in mathematical systems and control theory to apply for the postdoctoral position within the Dynamics and Control section at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology. The mission of the Dynamics and Control Section is to perform research and train next-generation students on the topic of understanding and predicting the dynamics of complex engineering systems in order to develop advanced control, estimation, planning, learning and diagnostics strategies which are at the core of the intelligent autonomous systems of the future: Designing and realizing smart autonomous systems for industry and society.

You will be working on developing new approaches for the estimation and control of hybrid dynamical systems with applications to climate and crowd control in buildings. Your primary objective is to develop parameter and state estimation algorithms capable of effectively handling modelling uncertainty. In addition to conducting high-quality research, you will also be interfacing with industry partners to bring theory to practice.

Job Requirements

• PhD in systems and control.
• Strong background in nonlinear and hybrid dynamical systems, control and optimization.
• Publication of scientific results in top journals and at flagship conferences.
• Knowledge of at least one programming language: Matlab, Python, is expected.
• Eager to work within a team and independently.
• Ability to collaborate with industry and academic researchers.
• Fluent in spoken and written English.

Conditions of Employment
A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university, in an interdisciplinary setting and within an international network. You will work on a beautiful, green campus within walking distance of the central train station. In addition, we offer you:

• Full-time employment for 1 years.
• Salary in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, scale 10 (min. € 4,241 max. € 5,538).
• A year-end bonus of 8.3% and annual vacation pay of 8%.
• High-quality training programs on general skills, didactics and topics related to research and valorization.
• An excellent technical infrastructure, on-campus children's day care and sports facilities.
• Unlimited access to the modern on‑campus TU/e Student Sports Center at an exceptionally affordable rate.
• Partially paid parental leave and an allowance for commuting, working from home and internet costs.
• A TU/e Postdoc Association that helps you to build a stronger and broader academic and personal network, and offers tailored support, training and workshops.
• A Staff Immigration Team is available for international candidates, as are a tax compensation scheme (the 30% facility) and a compensation for moving expenses.

On our website you can discover even more information about our conditions of employment. Build on your career at TU/e!

About us
We are a leading international university where scientific curiosity meets a hands-on mindset. We work in an open and collaborative way with high-tech industries to tackle complex societal challenges. Our responsible and respectful approach ensures impact — today and in the future. TU/e is home to over 13,000 students and more than 7,000 staff, forming a diverse and vibrant academic community.

Our university is located in Brainport Eindhoven — a world‑leading tech region with more than 7,000 high‑tech companies and strong R&D activity. Known for breakthroughs in AI, photonics, semiconductors and advanced manufacturing, Brainport is a place where technology serves people and society. Learn more about the Brainport region here.

Information
Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more? Please contact the hiring manager Dr. Michelle Chong, m.s.t.chong@tue.nl, https://www.michellestchong.com/.

Visit our website for more information about the application process. You can also contact HRServices.ME@tue.nl or see this link.

Are you inspired and would like to know more about working at TU/e? Please visit our career page.

Application
We invite you to submit a complete application using the apply-button. The application should include a:

• Cover letter in which you describe your motivation and qualifications for the position.
• Curriculum vitae, including a list of your publications and the contact information of three references. Kindly note that we may reach out to references at any stage of the recruitment process. We recommend notifying your references upon submitting your application.
• An explanation of your interest in the proposed research topic.

Ensure that you submit all the requested application documents. Please note that incomplete applications may not be considered and could be rejected.

We look forward to receiving your application and will screen it as soon as possible. The vacancy will remain open until the position is filled.

Please note

• You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
• A pre-employment screening (e.g. knowledge security check) can be part of the selection procedure. For more information on the knowledge security check, please consult the National Knowledge Security Guidelines.
• Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.

Postdoc in estimation and control of hybrid dynamical systems for buildings and robots

We invite highly motivated postdoctoral researchers with a strong background in mathematical systems and control theory to apply for the postdoctoral position within the Dynamics and Control section at the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Eindhoven University of Technology. The mission of the Dynamics and Control Section is to perform research and train next-generation students on the topic of understanding and predicting the dynamics of complex engineering systems in order to develop advanced control, estimation, planning, learning and diagnostics strategies which are at the core of the intelligent autonomous systems of the future: Designing and realizing smart autonomous systems for industry and society.

You will be working on developing new approaches for the estimation and control of hybrid dynamical systems with applications to climate and crowd control in buildings. Your primary objective is to develop parameter and state estimation algorithms capable of effectively handling modelling uncertainty. In addition to conducting high-quality research, you will also be interfacing with industry partners to bring theory to practice.

PhD in Regenerative Ecologies of Design and Production

Introduction
What happens if you grow the materials of your design yourself? Does it shift the way you take care of, use them, or discard them? What does it do to your understanding of the materials’ relations to other beings and matter in your environment? And what if we can scale up this way of working to position design as a regenerative ecological practice?

Job Description
This research project adopts a radical paradigm shift to respond to ongoing ecological tensions and sustainability concerns. More-than-human design proposes to understand design practice as a broad set of entangled human and non-human relations, challenging anthropocentric worldviews that underpin extractive practices. Yet, it remains challenging to escape human-centeredness as it is deeply embedded in our materials, tools and facilities. This PhD position shifts our view of design to a collaborative act between humans and nonhumans. In doing so, it aims to map out, understand, and design regenerative fabrication spaces and research-through-design exemplars.

You will conduct a literature review on regenerative design practices, conduct multispecies ethnography to map relations in existing regenerative design studios (in backyards, community gardens, farms, and forests), and create, write about, and exhibit design exemplars that restore, renew, and revitalize socio-technical and ecological systems. Your work will contribute to the research of the making-with cluster at Industrial Design, specifically to establish and grow the MoTH studio: a regenerative biosensing cohabitation space on the TU/e campus.

This position is part of the Regenerative Ecologies of Design and Production for European Heritage (RED&Pro) project, which proposes a transformative research and innovation agenda that positions Europe’s cultural heritage as a driver of the green and digital transitions. The project will establish a new culture of regenerative design, enabling professional designers, craft practitioners, industries, and policymakers to collaborate across sectors—from textiles and ceramics to woodworking, metalwork, and architecture—and pioneer value creation models that move decisively beyond sustainability. Through six experimental RED-Labs, RED&Pro will pilot place-based production ecosystems that integrate traditional craft techniques with digital innovation, bioregional material ecologies, and circular resource flows. These laboratories will demonstrate how material reuse, bio-based sourcing, and interdisciplinary methodologies can reduce dependence on fragile global supply chains while strengthening resilient, urban–rural economies. Combining research on regenerative design with design-led methodologies, the project will generate evidence, tools, and scalable methods and models that demonstrate how cultural heritage can underpin a new regenerative economy for Europe. A strong, multidisciplinary consortium of cultural and creative sector innovators, industry partners, and academic experts ensures that RED&Pro will deliver both research excellence and practical pathways toward ecological, social, and economic regeneration.

Job Requirements

• A master’s degree (or an equivalent university degree) in a design-related field.
• A research-oriented attitude and an open, curious mind, research experience is a plus
• Design practice experiences in digital, craft, or related areas, interdisciplinary experience is a plus[RW1]
• A willingness to stay with the trouble and to simultaneously learn and unlearn.[OD2]
• Experiences with regenerative practices such as biomaterial prototyping, multispecies ethnography, gardening, or other are a plus
• Skills in sketching, filmmaking, and other forms of design communication and documentation are a plus.
• Fluent in spoken and written English (C1 level).

Conditions of Employment
A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university, in an interdisciplinary setting and within an international network. You will work on a beautiful, green campus within walking distance of the central train station. In addition, we offer you:

• Full-time employment for four years, with an intermediate assessment after nine months. You will spend a minimum of 10% of your four-year employment on teaching tasks, with a maximum of 15% per year of your employment.
• Salary and benefits (such as a pension scheme, paid pregnancy and maternity leave, partially paid parental leave) in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, scale P (min. € 3,059 - max. € 3,881).
• A year-end bonus of 8.3% and annual vacation pay of 8%.
• High-quality training programs and other support to grow into a self-aware, autonomous scientific researcher. At TU/e we challenge you to take charge of your own learning process.
• An excellent technical infrastructure, on-campus children's day care and sports facilities.
• Unlimited access to the modern on‑campus TU/e Student Sports Center at an exceptionally affordable rate.
• An allowance for commuting, working from home and internet costs.
• A Staff Immigration Team and a tax compensation scheme (the 30% facility) for international candidates.

On our website you can discover even more information about our conditions of employment. Build on your career at TU/e!

About us
We are a leading international university where scientific curiosity meets a hands-on mindset. We work in an open and collaborative way with high-tech industries to tackle complex societal challenges. Our responsible and respectful approach ensures impact — today and in the future. TU/e is home to over 13,000 students and more than 7,000 staff, forming a diverse and vibrant academic community.

Our university is located in Brainport Eindhoven — a world‑leading tech region with more than 7,000 high‑tech companies and strong R&D activity. Known for breakthroughs in AI, photonics, semiconductors and advanced manufacturing, Brainport is a place where technology serves people and society. Learn more about the Brainport region here.

The Department of Industrial Design conducts research on and education in the design of systems with emerging technologies in a social context. We excel at integrating various academic disciplines, including engineering, design, business, and social sciences.

Information
Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more? Please contact the hiring manager dr. O. Tomico Plasencia, o.tomico@tue.nl.

Visit our website for more information about the application process. You can also contact HRServices.id@tue.nl.

Curious to hear more about what it’s like as a PhD candidate at TU/e? Please view the video.

Are you inspired and would like to know more about working at TU/e? Please visit our career page.

Application
We invite you to submit a complete application by using the apply button. The application should include a:

• Cover letter in which you describe your motivation and qualifications for the position.
• Curriculum vitae, including a list of your publications and the contact information of three references. Kindly note that we may reach out to references at any stage of the recruitment process. We recommend notifying your references upon submitting your application.
• Design portfolio (submitted as pdf portfolio or pdf document with link to website)

Ensure that you submit all the requested application documents. We give priority to complete applications.

We look forward to receiving your application and will screen it as soon as possible. The vacancy will remain open until the position is filled.

Please note

• You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
• A pre-employment screening (e.g. knowledge security check) can be part of the selection procedure. For more information on the knowledge security check, please consult the National Knowledge Security Guidelines.
• Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.

PhD in Regenerative Ecologies of Design and Production

This research project adopts a radical paradigm shift to respond to ongoing ecological tensions and sustainability concerns. More-than-human design proposes to understand design practice as a broad set of entangled human and non-human relations, challenging anthropocentric worldviews that underpin extractive practices. Yet, it remains challenging to escape human-centeredness as it is deeply embedded in our materials, tools and facilities. This PhD position shifts our view of design to a collaborative act between humans and nonhumans. In doing so, it aims to map out, understand, and design regenerative fabrication spaces and research-through-design exemplars.

You will conduct a literature review on regenerative design practices, conduct multispecies ethnography to map relations in existing regenerative design studios (in backyards, community gardens, farms, and forests), and create, write about, and exhibit design exemplars that restore, renew, and revitalize socio-technical and ecological systems. Your work will contribute to the research of the making-with cluster at Industrial Design, specifically to establish and grow the MoTH studio: a regenerative biosensing cohabitation space on the TU/e campus.

This position is part of the Regenerative Ecologies of Design and Production for European Heritage (RED&Pro) project, which proposes a transformative research and innovation agenda that positions Europe’s cultural heritage as a driver of the green and digital transitions. The project will establish a new culture of regenerative design, enabling professional designers, craft practitioners, industries, and policymakers to collaborate across sectors—from textiles and ceramics to woodworking, metalwork, and architecture—and pioneer value creation models that move decisively beyond sustainability. Through six experimental RED-Labs, RED&Pro will pilot place-based production ecosystems that integrate traditional craft techniques with digital innovation, bioregional material ecologies, and circular resource flows. These laboratories will demonstrate how material reuse, bio-based sourcing, and interdisciplinary methodologies can reduce dependence on fragile global supply chains while strengthening resilient, urban–rural economies. Combining research on regenerative design with design-led methodologies, the project will generate evidence, tools, and scalable methods and models that demonstrate how cultural heritage can underpin a new regenerative economy for Europe. A strong, multidisciplinary consortium of cultural and creative sector innovators, industry partners, and academic experts ensures that RED&Pro will deliver both research excellence and practical pathways toward ecological, social, and economic regeneration.

Postdoc in active environment design for young adults

Introduction
Are you passionate about creating healthier and more active study and work environments? Join an interdisciplinary European project exploring how active design and behavioural interventions can reduce sedentary lifestyles among young adults.

Job Description
Sedentary lifestyles and declining physical activity levels among young adults are increasingly recognized as major public health challenges. Within the European REACT project, you will contribute to developing evidence-based active design strategies that transform university campuses and workplaces into healthier, more engaging, and activity-friendly environments.

Eindhoven University of Technology Department of the Built Environment and contribute to an international consortium including universities, public organizations, sports associations, and industry partners across Europe. The project combines urban design, behavioural science, public health, and evaluation research to develop scalable interventions that promote physical activity, well-being, and productivity.

Your primary role will focus on the scientific coordination and delivery of the REACT research and evaluation tasks. In particular, you will lead the development of:

• a state-of-the-art report on active design and its practices in Europe, including a literature review, a conceptual framework, and international good practices related to active campuses and workplaces;
• an evaluation protocol for pilot interventions implemented at a company venue (France) and a university setting (Portugal), combining quantitative and qualitative methods to assess behavioural, physical activity, and well-being outcomes.

As a Postdoctoral Researcher, you will be embedded in the Urbanism and Urban Architecture group (UUA), in particular the Healthy Cities key research theme. You will also collaborate closely with other REACT international project partners (i.e., European Federation for Company Sport, European Students’ Union, Banque de France sports association, University of Copenhagen, Portuguese university sports association, and Bulgaria BeActive) and support knowledge exchange activities, including workshops and dissemination events.

The position offers the opportunity to contribute to societally relevant research at the intersection of urban design, behavioural change, health, and active living, while helping shape practical interventions with real-world impact across Europe.

Job Requirements

• Motivated researcher, with a PhD in urban studies, public health, behavioural science, mobility studies, environmental psychology, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience with literature reviews, qualitative and/or quantitative research methods, and impact assessment research.
• Ability to conduct high-quality academic research, reflected in demonstrable outputs such as scientific publications.
• Experience with interdisciplinary and international collaboration is an advantage.
• A team player who enjoys working in a dynamic interdisciplinary environment and collaborating with academic and societal partners.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to independently manage research tasks and deliverables.
• Excellent (written and verbal) proficiency in English, good communication and leadership skills.

Conditions of Employment
A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university, in an interdisciplinary setting and within an international network. You will work on a beautiful, green campus within walking distance of the central train station. In addition, we offer you:

• Parttime employment, 0,1 FTE, 1 year.
• Salary in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, scale 10 (min. € 4,241 max. € 5,538).
• A year-end bonus of 8.3% and annual vacation pay of 8%.
• High-quality training programs on general skills, didactics and topics related to research and valorization.
• An excellent technical infrastructure, on-campus children's day care and sports facilities.
• Unlimited access to the modern on‑campus TU/e Student Sports Center at an exceptionally affordable rate.
• Partially paid parental leave and an allowance for commuting, working from home and internet costs.
• A TU/e Postdoc Association that helps you to build a stronger and broader academic and personal network, and offers tailored support, training and workshops.
• A Staff Immigration Team is available for international candidates, as are a tax compensation scheme (the 30% facility) and a compensation for moving expenses.

On our website you can discover even more information about our conditions of employment. Build on your career at TU/e!

About us
We are a leading international university where scientific curiosity meets a hands-on mindset. We work in an open and collaborative way with high-tech industries to tackle complex societal challenges. Our responsible and respectful approach ensures impact — today and in the future. TU/e is home to over 13,000 students and more than 7,000 staff, forming a diverse and vibrant academic community.

Our university is located in Brainport Eindhoven — a world‑leading tech region with more than 7,000 high‑tech companies and strong R&D activity. Known for breakthroughs in AI, photonics, semiconductors and advanced manufacturing, Brainport is a place where technology serves people and society. Learn more about the Brainport region here.

Sustainability, in its broadest definition, is the cornerstone of research and education in the Department of Built Environment. We take the lead in (re)shaping the built environment to be future-proof, safe, healthy, inclusive and respectful of planetary boundaries. We house the entire spectrum of technology, engineering, design, and human behavior disciplines in the built environment, with world-class experimental facilities at all scales. This allows us to address societal challenges from a uniquely integrated perspective.

Information
Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more? Please contact the hiring manager Dena Kasraian, Assistant professor, d.kasraian@tue.nl.

Visit our website for more information about the application process. You can also contact HRServices.BE@tue.nl.

Are you inspired and would like to know more about working at TU/e? Please visit our career page.

Application
We invite you to submit a complete application using the apply-button. The application should include a:

• Cover letter in which you describe your motivation and qualifications for the position.
• Curriculum vitae, including a list of your publications and the contact information of three references. Kindly note that we may reach out to references at any stage of the recruitment process. We recommend notifying your references upon submitting your application.
• List of up to five self-selected ‘best publications’.

Ensure that you submit all the requested application documents. Please note that incomplete applications may not be considered and could be rejected.

We look forward to receiving your application and will screen it as soon as possible. The vacancy will remain open until the position is filled.

Please note

• You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
• A pre-employment screening (e.g. knowledge security check) can be part of the selection procedure. For more information on the knowledge security check, please consult the National Knowledge Security Guidelines.
• Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.