Postdoctoral Researcher: Optimizing Autonomous Systems with AI and Digital Twins

vor 1 Monat


Winterthur, Zürich, Schweiz ZHAW Vollzeit
Job Description

We are seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to contribute to the optimization of manufacturing and robotics systems. The goal is to achieve sustainability and efficiency in advanced manufacturing systems using digital twins built with software/simulation platforms, combined with modern data-driven optimization and control methods.

The envisioned research will address data-driven optimization of complex systems, utilizing digital twins with different fidelities, and methods such as reinforcement learning, data-driven optimization, and adaptive control. One significant challenge is optimizing multiple parameters simultaneously, requiring the development of novel, efficient computational methods and algorithms.

This project will be demonstrated on robotic systems available in our lab and at our industry partner's premises (Siemens Digital Industries, Leuven, Belgium). As part of this process, you will translate your own research ideas to tackle these challenges, collaborating closely with our interdisciplinary team.

Your Profile
  • You hold a doctoral degree in electrical, mechanical, or industrial engineering, robotics, or related topics in machine learning/AI, focusing on optimization, data-driven methods for optimization (Bayesian optimization), and control.
  • You have experience as a researcher with an active interest in developing data-driven optimization-based solutions for autonomous motion systems to improve their efficiency and sustainability.
  • Programming, modeling, and data analysis skills in Python will support you in contributing to our ongoing software development efforts.

We expect fluent English knowledge and German could be beneficial.

Benefits

As a member of our team, you can expect:

  • A competitive salary of approximately CHF 80,000 per year.
  • Excellent opportunities for collaboration with academic and industrial partners.
  • Good opportunities for the development of coordination and project management skills, PhD student supervision, proposal applications, and leadership skills.

The position is hosted at the ZHAW Centre for AI, Industrial AI group, supervised by Dr. Alisa Rupenyan (Head of the Industrial AI group at ZHAW Centre for AI).



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