Energy-optimal control of infinite-dimensional port-Hamiltonian systems

Job Description

The Technische Universität Chemnitz and the Technische Universität Ilmenau are offering a DFG-funded PhD position (3 years, 75%) at the interface of Optimal Control, Systems theory, and Numerics. For the official announcement, see

The joint project is based in both Ilmenau and Chemnitz; we are flexible with respect to the specific arrangement of the working conditions and the place of work.

Responsibilities:

• Collaboration in the DFG-funded project “Energy-optimal control of infinite-dimensional port-Hamiltonian systems with application to adaptive building control”

• Research at the interface of numerical mathematics, partial differential equations, and optimal control

• You will use your research results for scientific publications and your own academic qualification. This is a position intended for further academic qualification.

If you are motivated by collaboration in an interdisciplinary, highly motivated team and by academic engagement with a topic of high practical relevance, you should meet the recruitment criteria in accordance with § 73 SächsHSG and, in particular, bring the following qualifications:

• Completed academic university degree in mathematics or a comparable discipline that qualifies for the corresponding level of qualification

• Basic knowledge of mathematical optimization and numerical mathematics

• Knowledge of a programming language (e.g. Python or MATLAB)

• Knowledge in at least one of the areas of partial differential equations, mathematical systems theory, or optimal control is an advantage.

We offer you:

• Collaboration in a cooperative and supportive team

• Attractive and family-friendly working conditions

• A wide range of cafeteria options for meals during breaks

• Excellent public transport connections to all university campuses / discounts for the use of public transport (job ticket)

• Attractive health promotion programs

• A wide range of continuing education and training opportunities

• 30 days of annual leave based on a five-day work week

• Occupational pension scheme (VBL), annual special payment, and capital-forming benefits