Postdoctoral position in enhanced traffic flow optimization

Information about the research/the project/the department
The Department of Signals and Systems within the Chalmers University of Technology consist of several divisions such as Automatic Control, Automation and Mechatronics, Communication Systems, Biomedical Engineering, Information Theory, and Signal Processing and Antennas. Among many activities, we perform high quality vehicle-oriented research. This research knowledge is complemented by a new initiative from Chalmers, through the Transport Area of Advance aiming at promoting cross-fertilized transportation related research and by the research hub SAFER focusing on safe and efficient transportation solutions.

Major responsibilities
We invite candidates to apply for a post-doctoral position in the research field of decentralized sensing and control algorithms for large-scale transportation networks. We aim to approach key challenges in the field of enhanced flow optimization with on-site and on-car data fusion. The main objective is to develop and apply valuable cooperative sensing and communication methodologies to derive distributed urban traffic control solutions.

The topics include the duality of theoretical and application-oriented research (urban traffic). The postdoc will be located at the Automatic Control group, while the research activity will be shared between the Automatic Control Group and the Communication Systems Groups. In both of these groups, enthusiastic teams of PhD students, post-docs and senior researchers work on solving different research aspects of traffic modeling, control, and sensing, vehicle control, hybrid vehicle design. Co-supervision of undergraduate (B.Sc., M.Sc., PhD) students, participation in national/international projects and conferences will be part of the candidate’s duties.

The working time of post-doctoral staff is mainly devoted to research and might include undergraduate teaching duties, not exceeding 20% of the total working time. 

Position summary
The position is jointly funded by SAFER, Transport Chalmers Area of Advance, and the Department of Signals and Systems. The appointment is a full-time employment (not a scholarship), with an attractive salary and full social benefits, for a period not exceeding 17 months. 

Qualifications
A PhD (or close to completion) in transportation, control, communication theory or a relevant field to the description is required. Background in at least one of the following research areas will be preferred: modeling of transportation network, decentralized or distributed control, cooperative sensing and communication, constrained and optimal control. Ability to initiate new research collaborations, work in a team and be open for the application of results is important. Good communication skills, good command of English is essential. We especially encourage female candidate to apply. 

To qualify for the position of postdoc, you must have a doctoral degree in a relevant field; the degree should generally not be older than three years. You are expected to be somewhat accustomed to teaching, and to demonstrate good potential within research and education.

The position requires sound verbal and written communication skills in English. Chalmers offers Swedish courses for interested candidates.

Chalmers continuously strives to be an attractive employer. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application deadline: 2014-08-31 (applications will be continuously evaluated up to the application deadline)

For questions, please contact:
Professor Balazs Kulcsar, kulcsar@chalmers.se
Professor Henk Wymeersch, henkw@chalmers.se

*** Chalmers declines to consider all offers of further announcement publishing or other types of support for the recruiting process in connection with this position. *** 
   


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