Doctoral scholarship holder Global optimisation of positioning applications trough Co-Design

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Departement: Elektromechanica
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The Department of Cosys-Lab with a focus on Co-Design of Cyber Physical systems in the Faculty of Applied Engineering is looking for a full-time (100%) doctoral scholarship holder in the field of Global optimisation of positioning applications trough Co-Design

Position

• You will work actively on the preparation and defence of a PhD thesis in the field of co-design of mechatronic systems. You will work on optimising electrically driven machine mechanisms by employing a co-design approach, targeting the global optimum to minimise component costs and energy usage without compromising performance. You will address the challenge of high-dimensional modelling and optimisation. The project aims to develop a practically feasible method for co-design in high-dimensional settings, leveraging recent advancements in multi-dimensional data fitting techniques while minimising the number of required motion simulations to achieve the global optimum. You will publish scientific articles related to the research project.
• You will carry out a limited number of teaching and research support tasks within the design and control of electrical drivelines.
• The focus of the research group is briefly framed on: https://www.uantwerpen.be/en/research-groups/cosys-lab/research-topics/optimal-machine-design/ and https://youtu.be/HVQ9o710stY

Profile

• You hold a Master degree in (applied) engineering in electromechanics, mechatronics or mechanical engineering or (computational) mathematics or you will have obtained it by the time you start work.
• You can demonstrate excellent study results.
• Your teaching competences are in line with the University of Antwerp’s educational vision.
• Your research qualities are in line with the faculty and university research policies.
• You act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity and cooperation.
• Experience with virtual design (3D CAD) and/or optimisation techniques is considered a plus.

What we offer

• We offer a doctoral scholarship for a period of two years. Following a positive evaluation, the scholarship can be renewed for another two years.
• The planned start date is 1st October 2023 or as soon as possible after that date.
• Your monthly scholarship amount is calculated according to the scholarship amounts for doctoral scholarship holders on the pay scales for Contract Research Staff (Dutch: Bijzonder Academisch Personeel, BAP).
• You will receive ecocheques, Internet-connectivity allowance, and a bicycle allowance or a full reimbursement of public transport costs for commuting.
• You will do most of your work at campus Groenenborger in a dynamic and stimulating working environment.
• Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp here.

Want to apply?

• You can apply for this vacancy through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform up to and including the 31stof May 2023(by midnight Brussels time). Click on the ’Apply’ button, complete the online application form and be sure to include the following attachments: a motivation letter, your academic CV
• The selection committee will review all of the applications as soon as possible after the application deadline. As soon as a decision has been made, we will inform you about the next steps in the selection procedure. Please make a note of the following dates: Wednesday the 14th of June 2023 (interview).
• If you have any questions about the online application form, please check the frequently asked questions or send an email to jobs@uantwerpen.be. If you have any questions about the job itself, please contact Stijn Derammelaere, professor Mechatronics, stijn.derammelaere@uantwerpen.be.

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