Delft University of Technology Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering
Delft, (Zuid-Holland), 38 hours per week
Delft University of Technology
Job description
The coordination and autonomous operation of groups of vehicles presents challenges that are becoming increasingly important to address for increased efficiency in diverse application areas such as transportation networks, logistics, high-performance agricultural systems, and mobile sensor networks. Distributed, cooperative control is a key enabling technology for such multi-agent systems.In the first part of this project, an experimental mobile robot testbed will be constructed for research, education, and demonstration purposes. The successful candidate will play a major role in determining a suitable architecture for the experimental setup and the acquisition of the required components and mobile robots.In the second, main part of the project, research efforts will focus on algorithm and methodology development for multi-agent control systems. In particular, emphasis will be put on developing and testing cooperative path planning methods with coordination and consensus protocols in a distributed environment. The proposed approach should consider constrained dynamics, where communication between agents is limited but at the same time necessary to achieve a common objective. Application examples of interest include coordination tasks such as distributed path planning for groups of automated harvesting vehicles, search-and-rescue operations, and mobile sensor networks.
Requirements
Required education/skills:University Graduate
Candidates for this challenging project should have an MSc degree and a background in a relevant field, such as systems and control, computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering. The candidate must be enthusiastic and keenly interested in fundamental research. Good programming skills and some hands-on experience with real-time experimental laboratory setups are welcome. Knowledge of multi-agent systems and communication networks will be a plus. In addition, excellent communication skills are important for this position, and a good command of the English language is required.
Job type: Research / Advising
Workfield(s):
- Research trainees, non-tenured lecturers, researchers
Organization
Delft University of Technology
Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering
Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) is a multifaceted institution offering education and carrying out research in the technical sciences at an internationally recognized level. Education, research and design are strongly oriented towards applicability. TU Delft develops technologies for future generations, focusing on sustainability, safety and economic vitality. At TU Delft you will work in an environment where technical sciences and society converge. TU Delft comprises eight faculties, unique laboratories, research institutes and schools.
The Delft Centre for Systems and Control (DCSC) is a merger of three former systems and control groups within Delft University of Technology. The Centre is currently composed of 15 academic staff members who supervise around 50 PhD students and post-docs. The teaching and research field of DCSC encompasses the wide area of modelling, estimation and identification, control and optimization of linear, non-linear, and hybrid dynamical systems. Applications include, but are not limited to, mechatronics and microsystems, sustainable industrial processes, and transportation and traffic control.
Date of entry: 15/04/2008
Conditions of employment
Estimated maximum salary per month: eur 2500 - 3000
Maximum salary amount in Euro's a month 2558
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: Four years
Maximum hours per week: 38
Additional conditions of employment:
TU Delft offers an attractive benefits package, including a flexible work week, free high-speed Internet access from home, and the option of assembling a customized compensation and benefits package (the 'IKA'). Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.For more information about this position, please contact Tamás Keviczky, phone: 31 (0)15-2782928, e-mail: t.keviczky@tudelft.nl. Interested applicants should send their CV, the names of two professional references, a list of courses taken with grades obtained, a list of publications (if any), a summary of their MSc thesis and a cover letter stating their motivation. Please submit application materials by e-mail to Drs. J. P. Kerkum, application-3me@tudelft.nl. When applying for this position, make sure to mention vacancy number 3ME08.17. TU Delft is an equal opportunity employer.
Additional Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:
Tamás Keviczky
Telephone number: 31 (0)15-2782928
E-mail address: t.keviczky@tudelft.nl
Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links:
Application
You can apply for this job before 31-12-2008 (dd-mm-yyyy) by sending your application to:
Drs. J. P. Kerkum/DCSC
E-mail: application-3me@tudelft.nl
When applying for this job always mention the vacancy number 3ME08.17.
Delft University of Technology
Job description
The coordination and autonomous operation of groups of vehicles presents challenges that are becoming increasingly important to address for increased efficiency in diverse application areas such as transportation networks, logistics, high-performance agricultural systems, and mobile sensor networks. Distributed, cooperative control is a key enabling technology for such multi-agent systems.In the first part of this project, an experimental mobile robot testbed will be constructed for research, education, and demonstration purposes. The successful candidate will play a major role in determining a suitable architecture for the experimental setup and the acquisition of the required components and mobile robots.In the second, main part of the project, research efforts will focus on algorithm and methodology development for multi-agent control systems. In particular, emphasis will be put on developing and testing cooperative path planning methods with coordination and consensus protocols in a distributed environment. The proposed approach should consider constrained dynamics, where communication between agents is limited but at the same time necessary to achieve a common objective. Application examples of interest include coordination tasks such as distributed path planning for groups of automated harvesting vehicles, search-and-rescue operations, and mobile sensor networks.
Requirements
Required education/skills:University Graduate
Candidates for this challenging project should have an MSc degree and a background in a relevant field, such as systems and control, computer science, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering or aerospace engineering. The candidate must be enthusiastic and keenly interested in fundamental research. Good programming skills and some hands-on experience with real-time experimental laboratory setups are welcome. Knowledge of multi-agent systems and communication networks will be a plus. In addition, excellent communication skills are important for this position, and a good command of the English language is required.
Job type: Research / Advising
Workfield(s):
- Research trainees, non-tenured lecturers, researchers
Organization
Delft University of Technology
Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering
Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) is a multifaceted institution offering education and carrying out research in the technical sciences at an internationally recognized level. Education, research and design are strongly oriented towards applicability. TU Delft develops technologies for future generations, focusing on sustainability, safety and economic vitality. At TU Delft you will work in an environment where technical sciences and society converge. TU Delft comprises eight faculties, unique laboratories, research institutes and schools.
The Delft Centre for Systems and Control (DCSC) is a merger of three former systems and control groups within Delft University of Technology. The Centre is currently composed of 15 academic staff members who supervise around 50 PhD students and post-docs. The teaching and research field of DCSC encompasses the wide area of modelling, estimation and identification, control and optimization of linear, non-linear, and hybrid dynamical systems. Applications include, but are not limited to, mechatronics and microsystems, sustainable industrial processes, and transportation and traffic control.
Date of entry: 15/04/2008
Conditions of employment
Estimated maximum salary per month: eur 2500 - 3000
Maximum salary amount in Euro's a month 2558
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: Four years
Maximum hours per week: 38
Additional conditions of employment:
TU Delft offers an attractive benefits package, including a flexible work week, free high-speed Internet access from home, and the option of assembling a customized compensation and benefits package (the 'IKA'). Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.For more information about this position, please contact Tamás Keviczky, phone: 31 (0)15-2782928, e-mail: t.keviczky@tudelft.nl. Interested applicants should send their CV, the names of two professional references, a list of courses taken with grades obtained, a list of publications (if any), a summary of their MSc thesis and a cover letter stating their motivation. Please submit application materials by e-mail to Drs. J. P. Kerkum, application-3me@tudelft.nl. When applying for this position, make sure to mention vacancy number 3ME08.17. TU Delft is an equal opportunity employer.
Additional Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:
Tamás Keviczky
Telephone number: 31 (0)15-2782928
E-mail address: t.keviczky@tudelft.nl
Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links:
Application
You can apply for this job before 31-12-2008 (dd-mm-yyyy) by sending your application to:
Drs. J. P. Kerkum/DCSC
E-mail: application-3me@tudelft.nl
When applying for this job always mention the vacancy number 3ME08.17.
