Postdoc Position in Automatic Control: The Division of Automatic Control at Linköping University is inviting applications for a postdoctoral position focused on optimal motion planning and model predictive control (MPC) under uncertainty, aiming to advance state-of-the-art numerical methods.
Title: Postdoctoral Position in High-Performance Numerical Methods for Model Predictive Control under Uncertainty
Designation: Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area:
- Optimal motion planning
- Model predictive control (MPC)
- Autonomous systems
- Stochastic and belief-space motion planning
Location: Linköping University, Sweden
Eligibility/Qualification:
- A doctoral degree or equivalent (must be awarded by employment decision date)
- Ideally, the degree should not be older than three years at the time of application
- Strong background in automatic control, optimal control, statistics, and optimization
- Proficient programming skills in Python and C++
- Knowledge of motion planning under uncertainty is an additional merit
- Ability to communicate research effectively and work independently
Job Description:
As a postdoctoral researcher, you will primarily conduct research on belief-space optimal motion planning problems and develop stochastic and belief-space MPC techniques. This role may also involve up to 20% teaching duties.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should apply by clicking the “Apply” button on the Linköping University website. Please submit your application along with selected research publications in PDF or Word format. For physical publications, send three copies to the University Registrar at the address provided in the original announcement.
Last Date to Apply: December 31, 2025
For more information about the position and the application process, visit Linköping University Vacancies.
