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 year.
• Salary in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, scale 10, ranging from € 4,422 (step 4) to € 5,760 gross base salary per month (full-time).
• In addition to your base salary, you will receive an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus, both calculated based on your annual gross base salary.
• Generous leave options: a standard 29 days (based on a 38 hour working week) per year that you can increase to 41 days by working two hours more per week (flexible working hours). This is prorated if you work part-time.
• As a TU/e employee, you participate in the ABP pension scheme, providing retirement pension and pension benefits for surviving dependents and occupational disability. TU/e pays 70% of the pension premium, while employees contribute the remaining 30%.
• High-quality training programs on general skills, didactics and topics related to research and valorization.
• An excellent technical infrastructure, and on-campus children's day care.
• Unlimited access to the modern on‑campus TU/e Student Sports Center at an exceptionally affordable rate.
• We support your wellbeing with free 24/7 access to OpenUp, providing you and your family with mental health support, expert guidance, and online training.
• 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 Expat Scheme) 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.

The Department of Mechanical Engineering department conducts world-class research aligned with the technological interests of the high-tech industry in the Netherlands, with a focus on the Brainport region. Our goal is to produce engineers who are both scientifically educated and application-driven by providing a balanced education and research program that combines fundamental and application aspects. We equip our graduates with practical and theoretical expertise, preparing them optimally for future challenges.

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.

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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’.
• 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.
• Unfortunately, due to the current closure of the Dutch embassy in Tehran, we are unable to consider applications from candidates residing in Iran at this time, as the required immigration procedures cannot be completed. For further information, please visit our FAQ page.
• Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.

Projectontwikkelaar, Vastgoedprojecten

Functieomschrijving

Wist je dat het de missie is van de TU Delft om vanaf 2030 een CO2-neutrale campus te hebben? En dat we jaarlijks € 40 tot 80 miljoen investeren in nieuwbouw en renovatie om bijna 7.000 medewerkers en ruim 28.000 studenten de beste werk- en leeromgeving te bieden? Mooie redenen om hier jouw volgende stap te zetten als projectontwikkelaar. Hier draag je bij aan het ontwikkelen van een duurzame, inspirerende en innovatieve campus. Bovendien kun je rekenen op veel uitdaging en afwisseling. De campus beslaat met 161 hectare een aanzienlijk deel van de gemeente Delft en onze portefeuille telt meer dan 50 gebouwen!

Wat jouw projecten complex maakt, is verschillend. De ene keer zijn het de verschillende technische toepassingen, de andere keer gaat het om uiteenlopende belangen van stakeholders op bestuurlijk niveau. Jij bereidt je projecten voor vanaf de initiatieffase tot de start van de uitvoering. Daarbij ben je volledig verantwoordelijk voor de projectaanpak, de bestuurlijke besluitvorming en het stakeholdermanagement. Je haalt gebruikersspecificaties op, zorgt voor een gedeelde visie onder stakeholders en coördineert het ontwerpproces en de aanbesteding. Natuurlijk altijd met oog voor de projectdoelstellingen. Jouw missie? Een omgeving creëren waarin wetenschappers floreren en studenten optimaal opgeleid worden.

Binnen de afdeling Projecten werk je met zo’n 60 collega’s. Daarbij geef jij sturing aan een aantal projectteams en gebruik je onder meer de IPMA- en PRINCE-methodieken. We voeren bewust beleid om in de samenstelling van de teams tot een goede afspiegeling van de samenleving te komen. Binnen de afdeling werken we in gebiedsteams met allemaal hun eigen sfeer en uitdagingen, maar het is zeker ook mogelijk om teamoverstijgend te werken en er wordt volop kennis gedeeld. Ook jij kunt hieraan bijdragen! Vanuit jouw expertise denk je hierin proactief mee en neem je het voortouw. Verder vinden we een goede werk-privébalans erg belangrijk en krijg je de ruimte om je werk op jouw eigen manier in te vullen.

Functie-eisen

• Je hebt minstens hbo-niveau in een relevante richting zoals bouwkunde, civiele techniek of technische bedrijfskunde.
• Je hebt aanvullend een opleiding of training gevolgd op het gebied van proces- en projectmanagement, of vastgoedgerelateerde opleidingen en/of trainingen.
• Je hebt minimaal 10 jaar relevante ervaring, het liefst in een bestuurlijke omgeving.
• Je hebt kennis van financiën en relevante ervaring in projectmanagement in de bouw- en vastgoedsector.
• Je stuurt duurzame samenwerkingen aan om je resultaten te behalen, leidt besluitvormingsprocessen en creëert samenhang bij tegengestelde belangen. Daarbij houd je rekening met verhoudingen en ongeschreven regels binnen de organisatie.
• Je stelt strategische doelen en vertaalt deze naar concrete resultaatafspraken. Daarnaast zorg je voor een systeem in onze organisatie waarin resultaten centraal staan en duidelijk zichtbaar zijn voor verschillende afdelingen.
• Je behoudt het overzicht en handelt effectief in crisissituaties. Daarbij stel je de juiste prioriteiten, ga je goed om met weerstand en creëer je rust en vertrouwen in de teams.
• Je communiceert helder en schrijft en spreekt goed Nederlands en Engels.

TU Delft
Werken bij TU Delft betekent bijdragen aan oplossingen die er echt toe doen.

Al meer dan 180 jaar leiden we ingenieurs op die wereldwijd impact maken bij bedrijven, overheden of als ondernemer. Onze alumni zetten kennis om in concrete oplossingen voor de uitdagingen van vandaag en morgen. Die uitdagingen veranderen snel. Daarom werken we elke dag aan thema’s zoals energie, klimaat, digitalisering, AI en slimme mobiliteit. Ons onderwijs en onderzoek sluiten direct aan op wat de samenleving nodig heeft, nu en straks.

Bij TU Delft maken mensen het verschil. Met hun kennis en nieuwsgierigheid zorgen zij voor sterk onderwijs, vernieuwend onderzoek en innovaties die verder komen dan de campus. Je krijgt de ruimte om initiatief te nemen, samen te werken en jezelf te ontwikkelen. Wie bij TU Delft werkt, sluit zich aan bij een internationale community van professionals en studenten. Samen bouwen we aan kennis, innovatie en oplossingen die de wereld vooruithelpen.

Universiteitsdienst – Directie Campus Real Estate & Facility Management
Om de ambities van de TU Delft te realiseren is een omgeving nodig die uitdaagt en inspireert. Campus Real Estate & Facility Management werkt met meer dan 250 collega’s dagelijks aan onze ontwikkeling, het beheren van de gebouwen en terreinen en het faciliteren van de meer dan 30.000 gebruikers van de TU Delft. Duurzaamheid staat daarbij hoog in het vaandel. Onze ambitie: een CO2-neutrale en circulaire campus in 2030.

Wij creëren een omgeving waarin studenten, wetenschappers, medewerkers en samenwerkingspartners maximaal kunnen bijdragen aan een betere samenleving. Als medewerker van Campus Real Estate & Facility Management werk je dus in een bijzondere omgeving, waar je samen met collega’s, met heldere processen en in een open sfeer, bijdraagt aan de topprestaties van de TU Delft.

PhD Position Amplitude & Phase Control in Optical Metrology

Job description

Optical metrology plays a critical role in semiconductor manufacturing by enabling non-contact, high-precision measurement of nanoscale features on chips, ensuring that critical dimensions and overlay accuracy meet the tolerances required for functional devices. As transistor geometries continue to shrink, the performance of optical metrology tools is continuously challenged by stricter requirements and increasingly complex geometries.

In this project, you will work on the ideation, modeling, and experimental validation of novel techniques to address some of these challenges. You will join a research group with long-standing expertise in coherent optical scatterometry, a method for measuring the shape of nanostructures by analyzing coherently scattered light from a target of interest. Within the project, you will investigate how to achieve full control over the amplitude and phase of the input probe, what additional constraints on the field can be derived from first principles, and how these constraints can improve the technique's performance, particularly when embedded in modern machine learning models. The ultimate goal is to retrieve shapes, overlay errors, and other geometrical parameters of the target using methods ranging from local and global optimizers to priors and neural networks developed by partners in the project.

Job requirements
You have a passion for science, are a continuous learner, and possess good theoretical foundations, with a willingness to work on both theoretical models and experimental setups. You know how to code, or are willing to learn. You are a team player who enjoys working with others, shares knowledge openly, and brings a constructive mindset. You feel rewarded when an idea lands ona. new metrology tool. Finally, you act with integrity and intellectual honesty.

The outstanding candidate is not someone who already perfectly masters all the required skills, but someone who has the potential to grow and acquire those skills and able to deploy them during the course of the project. She or he has a demonstrable interest in optics and electromagnetic scattering, signal processing, and mathematics, as well as a wise use of machine learning methods. The candidate should hold an MSc degree in Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, or the equivalent. The PhD position is firmly embedded in a physics environment but involves strong interaction with partners in applied physics, applied mathematics, and high-tech industry. Good communication skills in English are a prerequisite.

TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)
Working at TU Delft means contributing to solutions that really make a difference.

For over 180 years, we have been training engineers who make an impact worldwide in companies, government bodies, or as entrepreneurs. Our alumni turn knowledge into concrete solutions for the challenges of today and tomorrow. These challenges are changing rapidly. That is why we focus on themes such as energy, climate, digitalisation, artificial intelligence (AI), and smart mobility every day. Our education and research are directly aligned with what society needs now and in the future.

At TU Delft, our people make the difference. With their knowledge and curiosity, our staff provide a high-quality education and conduct pioneering research that extends beyond the campus. You will have the opportunity to take the initiative, work with others, and grow as a professional. Working at TU Delft means join an international community of professionals and students. Together, we create knowledge, innovations, and solutions that help move the world forward.

Faculty Applied Sciences
With more than 1,100 employees, including 150 pioneering principal investigators, as well as a population of about 3,600 passionate students, the Faculty of Applied Sciences is an inspiring scientific ecosystem. Focusing on key enabling technologies, such as quantum- and nanotechnology, photonics, biotechnology, synthetic biology and materials for energy storage and conversion, our faculty aims to provide solutions to important problems of the 21st century. To that end, we educate innovative students in broad Bachelor's and specialist Master's programmes with a strong research component. Our scientists conduct ground-breaking fundamental and applied research in the fields of Life and Health Science & Technology, Nanoscience, Chemical Engineering, Radiation Science & Technology, and Engineering Physics. We are also training the next generation of high school teachers.

Click here to go to the website of the Faculty of Applied Sciences.

PhD Position Digital Holography for Metrology

Job description

As semiconductor feature sizes are going down, device complexity is going up, and high yield is critical there is an urgent need for new and improved metrology solutions to meet these challenges. Digital holography (DH) is a technology that can provide single shot full wavefield imaging of flat single layered structures. However, its utility to more complex-shaped multi-layered structures is limited.

In this project you will design and construct advanced DH systems to visualize complex optical samples comprising of multiple layers, rough surfaces, curved surfaces, and/or defects. You will utilize multi-angle and/or multi-wavelength DH measurements, borrowing from knowledge in optical (coherence) tomography, and convert them to accurate sample reconstructions using advanced signal processing and tomographic reconstruction algorithms. With the inclusion of noise the object estimation accuracy will be based on statistical concepts and prior knowledge of the sample geometry. You investigate and optimize the trade-off between accuracy and imaging speed. For real-time application, the speed and accuracy of the algorithms will be improved using machine learning techniques. The developed techniques will be applied to metrology of semiconductor samples.

Job requirements
You are an enthusiastic candidates with a ‘drive’ for applied physics and building high performance imaging systems. She or he has a demonstrable interest in optics, signal processing, and mathematics or machine learning. The candidate should have an MSc degree in Applied Physics, Electrical Engineering, or the equivalent. The PhD position is firmly imbedded in a physics environment, but the candidate strongly interacts with partners in applied physics, applied mathematics, and high-tech industry. Good communication skills in English are a prerequisite.

TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)
Working at TU Delft means contributing to solutions that really make a difference.

For over 180 years, we have been training engineers who make an impact worldwide in companies, government bodies, or as entrepreneurs. Our alumni turn knowledge into concrete solutions for the challenges of today and tomorrow. These challenges are changing rapidly. That is why we focus on themes such as energy, climate, digitalisation, artificial intelligence (AI), and smart mobility every day. Our education and research are directly aligned with what society needs now and in the future.

At TU Delft, our people make the difference. With their knowledge and curiosity, our staff provide a high-quality education and conduct pioneering research that extends beyond the campus. You will have the opportunity to take the initiative, work with others, and grow as a professional. Working at TU Delft means join an international community of professionals and students. Together, we create knowledge, innovations, and solutions that help move the world forward.

Faculty Applied Sciences
With more than 1,100 employees, including 150 pioneering principal investigators, as well as a population of about 3,600 passionate students, the Faculty of Applied Sciences is an inspiring scientific ecosystem. Focusing on key enabling technologies, such as quantum- and nanotechnology, photonics, biotechnology, synthetic biology and materials for energy storage and conversion, our faculty aims to provide solutions to important problems of the 21st century. To that end, we educate innovative students in broad Bachelor's and specialist Master's programmes with a strong research component. Our scientists conduct ground-breaking fundamental and applied research in the fields of Life and Health Science & Technology, Nanoscience, Chemical Engineering, Radiation Science & Technology, and Engineering Physics. We are also training the next generation of high school teachers.

Click here to go to the website of the Faculty of Applied Sciences.

Postdoc in MRI Physics

Job description

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to investigate a new link between acoustic waves, spin dynamics, and magnetic resonance relaxation. The project combines fundamental MR physics with the development of novel approaches for medical imaging.

The central aim is to understand how acoustic perturbations interact with spin relaxation in the presence of small-scale magnetic-field inhomogeneities. We will investigate whether these interactions can be exploited to create a new MR contrast mechanism that is particularly sensitive to microscopic susceptibility-induced field variations, such as those produced by blood vessels and other sub-voxel structures.

The postdoctoral researcher will play a leading role in the theoretical and experimental development of the project. Activities will include designing and conducting MR experiments, developing pulse sequences and experimental methods, modeling spin dynamics and relaxation, analyzing data, and interpreting the underlying physical mechanisms. Depending on the candidate's background and interests, the project may also involve acoustic hardware, numerical simulations, phantom development, and translation of the resulting methods toward biomedical imaging applications.

The researcher will work in an interdisciplinary MRI research environment and collaborate closely with researchers in MR physics, engineering, and biomedical imaging. The position offers substantial freedom to explore fundamental questions while working toward a new class of quantitative and microstructure-sensitive MRI methods. The researcher will also contribute to scientific publications, conference presentations, and the supervision of junior researchers.

Job requirements

• PhD in physics, biomedical engineering, electrical engineering, medical physics, or a closely related field.
• Strong background in MRI, NMR, spin physics, magnetic resonance relaxation, or a related area.
• Experience with experimental research and quantitative data analysis.
• Experience with MR pulse-sequence development, spin simulations, or MR signal modeling is highly desirable.
• Strong programming skills, for example in Python, MATLAB, C/C++, or a comparable scientific computing environment.
• Experience with acoustics, ultrasound, susceptibility effects, magnetic-field modeling, or MR hardware is advantageous but not required.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research and contribute to peer-reviewed scientific publications.
• Strong written and oral communication skills and enthusiasm for interdisciplinary collaboration.

TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)
Working at TU Delft means contributing to solutions that really make a difference.

For over 180 years, we have been training engineers who make an impact worldwide in companies, government bodies, or as entrepreneurs. Our alumni turn knowledge into concrete solutions for the challenges of today and tomorrow. These challenges are changing rapidly. That is why we focus on themes such as energy, climate, digitalisation, artificial intelligence (AI), and smart mobility every day. Our education and research are directly aligned with what society needs now and in the future.

At TU Delft, our people make the difference. With their knowledge and curiosity, our staff provide a high-quality education and conduct pioneering research that extends beyond the campus. You will have the opportunity to take the initiative, work with others, and grow as a professional. Working at TU Delft means join an international community of professionals and students. Together, we create knowledge, innovations, and solutions that help move the world forward.

Faculty Applied Sciences
With more than 1,100 employees, including 150 pioneering principal investigators, as well as a population of about 3,600 passionate students, the Faculty of Applied Sciences is an inspiring scientific ecosystem. Focusing on key enabling technologies, such as quantum- and nanotechnology, photonics, biotechnology, synthetic biology and materials for energy storage and conversion, our faculty aims to provide solutions to important problems of the 21st century. To that end, we educate innovative students in broad Bachelor's and specialist Master's programmes with a strong research component. Our scientists conduct ground-breaking fundamental and applied research in the fields of Life and Health Science & Technology, Nanoscience, Chemical Engineering, Radiation Science & Technology, and Engineering Physics. We are also training the next generation of high school teachers.

Click here to go to the website of the Faculty of Applied Sciences.