Postdoc: Collaborative Control for Tethered USV–UUV

Aalborg Universitet; Esbjerg; On-site; DKK 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

Aalborg Universitet in Esbjerg invites applications for a 3-year Postdoc position in Collaborative Control of Tethered USV–UUV Systems for Offshore Inspection. The role is part of the ABBA USV project and is based in the Esbjerg Energy section.

The work focuses on developing and validating control architectures for tethered USV–UUV systems, including two operational modes—Towed Mode and Inspection Mode—with emphasis on safety, real-time control, and experimental validation in marine environments.

Qualifications

• PhD required in engineering, e.g., control engineering.
• Strong background in research with autonomous marine vehicles is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and validate control architectures for tethered USV–UUV systems.
• Investigate collaborative control strategies for Towed Mode and Inspection Mode.
• Perform modeling, simulation, and experimental validation in marine environments.
• Contribute to safety-critical control and tether constraint handling.
• Collaborate with AAU Energy and ABBA project partners on field demonstrations.

Education

PhD in a relevant engineering field (control engineering)

Job description

Aalborg Universitet in Esbjerg invites applications for a 3-year Postdoc position in Collaborative Control of Tethered USV–UUV Systems for Offshore Inspection. The role is part of the ABBA USV project and is based in the Esbjerg Energy section.

The work focuses on developing and validating control architectures for tethered USV–UUV systems, including two operational modes—Towed Mode and Inspection Mode—with emphasis on safety, real-time control, and experimental validation in marine environments.