PhD position on Active Learning in the Koopman framework in DFG research unit ALeSCo (f/m/d)

Ilmenau University of Technology; Ilmenau; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A prestigious research university is offering a PhD position focusing on Active Learning in the Koopman framework within the DFG research unit ALeSCo. Candidates should possess a strong background in mathematics, control theory, and excellent English proficiency. The role involves developing model predictive control schemes and participating in international research activities. The position supports part-time employment and offers attractive remuneration, flexible working hours, and a respectful working environment.

Leistungen

Attractive remuneration according to collective agreement

30 days vacation

Family-friendly flexible working hours

Pension scheme

Individual training opportunities

Health and sports programs

Respectful working environment

Qualifikationen

• Evidence of required qualifications by certificates and references must be provided.
• Interested in actively collaborating with other researchers.
• Experience in implementing simulation environments.

Aufgaben

• Develop novel active-learning model predictive control schemes.
• Balance exploration and exploitation in data assessment.
• Participate in international conferences and joint ALeSCo activities.

Kenntnisse

Strong proficiency in spoken and written English (level C2)

Strong background in control theory and mathematics

German language skills (level B2)

Ausbildung

Completed excellent scientific university degree (Master/Dipl.) in mathematics, control theory/cybernetics or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

PhD position on Active Learning in the Koopman framework in DFG research unit ALeSCo (f/m/d)

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In the Optimization-based Control Group, Institute of Mathematics, at the Technische Universität Ilmenau (Germany) is a vacancy for a

PhD position on Active Learning in the Koopman framework in DFG research unit ALeSCo (f/m/d)

if necessary selection of academic qualification WissZeitVG as soon as possible.

This PhD position is of the research unit "ALeSCo - Active Learning for Systems and Control" funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) and its main responsibility is to carry out the research in the Ilmenau-based ALeSCo Project P3 entitled "Active learning in the Koopman framework" and to represent Ilmenau at the joint ALeSCo activities. Participation at international conferences and research visits at other top research centers are supported and highly welcome.

The position includes the following responsibilities:

Aim of the PhD project is to develop novel active-learning model predictive control schemes within the Koopman framework with rigorously derived guarantees, e.g., w.r.t. the approximation error. To this end, the assessment of retrieved data is conditioned on the control objective to properly balance exploration and exploitation. To this end, novel notions of data informativity have to be developed. The research will be at the interface of mathematics, control theory, and machine learning. A more detailed project description can be found on https://www.alesco.uni-hannover.de/en/research-projects/p3.

Your profile

For being part of the selection process is needed:

• Completed excellent scientific university degree (Master/ Dipl. (Univ.)) in mathematics, control theory/cybernetics or equivalent
• strong proficiency in spoken and written English (level C2)

Following competences are desirable:

• strong background in control theory and mathematics
• German language skills (level B2, if German is not your native language)
  • Interested in actively collaborating and interacting with other researchers from control engineering, computer science, and robotics as well as Initial research experience and experience in implementing simulation environments.

Please provide evidence of the qualifications required for the job by certificates and references.

If you are interested, please apply before August 08, 2025, and compile

• a letter of motivation (max. 1/2 page)
• short description of master thesis results, and other relevant experience, e.g., programming projects (max 2 pages)
• short CV (max. 2 pages)
• Master's degree certificate incl. grades (if available, otherwise most current transcript of grades)
• Bachelor's degree certificate (incl. transcript of grades)
• A-Level and Abitur (incl. grades)
• names of two reference persons including phone numbers and email addresses (e.g. master thesis supervisors)

The starting date should be between October 2025 and March 2026.

In principle, the job is also suitable for part-time employment. The extent to which a part-time request can be granted, in particular with regard to the location and extent of part-time work, will be examined on the basis of the needs of the service.

What we offer you:

• attractive remuneration according to collective agreement (as per TV-L) incl. granting of a special annual payment
• vacation entitlement of 30 days in the calendar year and additional days off on 24 / 31 December
• family-friendly, flexible working time model
• VBL - pension scheme in the public sector
• wide range of individual training opportunities
• extensive health and sports programs
• respectful working environment at a renowned university

The university stands in the fields of technology, mathematics and natural sciences, business and media for teaching and research at the highest level. It attaches particular importance to innovativ teaching and interdisciplinary. It identifies with Humboldt's ideals and pursues the vision of a cosmopolitan campus family.

Technische Universität llmenau is holder of the „TOTAL E-Quality“ distinction and emphasizes gendered quality.

Severely disabled applicants with essentially identical professional suitability will be preferentially selected.

For further information please contact Prof. Dr. Karl Worthmann, Phone [phone].

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PhD position on Active Learning in the Koopman framework in DFG research unit ALeSCo (f/m/d)

2025-08-06 23:59 (Europe/Berlin)
2025-08-06 23:59 (CET)

TU Ilmenau stands for teaching and research at the highest level in the fields of technology, mathematics and natural sciences, business and media.