6 PhDs in Systems, Control, and Signal Processing 2010 2011
1. PhD at K.U. Leuven: Analysis, control and optimization of large-scale dynamical systems
Description:
Several PhD and postdoc positions are vacant in the area of analysis, control and optimization of large-scale dynamical systems and networks. The emphasis is on systems described by partial differential equations and functional differential equations, and on the development and application of optimization based control design methods. Particular attention will be paid to the analysis and control of systems with time-varying parameters.
Keywords:
systems, control and optimization, dynamical systems, infinite-dimensional systems, partial and functional differential equations, robustness assessment and optimization, numerical simulation, numerical linear algebra, numerical bifurcation analysis
Profile:
The candidates for the PhD positions must have a Masters degree in either engineering or applied mathematics, the candidates for the PostDoc positions must have a PhD degree in Engineering (preferably Electrical, Mechanical or Chemical) or Applied Mathematics. They will be hosted at the Numerical Analysis and Applied Mathematics Division of the K.U.Leuven, which participates in the Optimization in Engineering Center OPTEC. They are expected to participate in national and international collaborative projects in the area of dynamical systems, control and optimization.
How to apply:
Send an electronic application to Prof. Wim Michiels (Wim.Michiels[at]cs.kuleuven.be).
The application should contain a curriculum vitae, including a short description of your qualifications and experience (i.e. courses, title and summary of Diploma or Master thesis), a short letter describing your motivation, and names and e-mail addresses of one or two scientists willing to provide a reference.
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2. PhD at INRIA Grenoble – Rhone-Alpes, France: Stochastic Modeling and Identification of Gene Expression Dynamics Using Fluorescence Microscopy Data
A PhD position in the field of genetic network modelling opens at INRIA Grenoble-Rhone-Alpes (France). The thesis focuses on the stochastic modelling and identification of gene expression dynamics at the cell level based on time-lapse fluorescence microscopy data. Models and identification algorithms will be developed and tested by simulation and by application to the study of gene expression in entero bacterium Escherichia coli. The research activity will be conducted within the IBIS group (http://ibis.inrialpes.fr),in tight collaboration with the experimental biology lab of Hans Geiselmann at the Université Joseph Fourier. The project is well suited to graduates/masters with a background in system/control theory, computer science and probability theory, working knowledge of scientific programming tools (e.g., Matlab,Scilab, C, …) and a strong interest in biological applications. Initial gross income is 1947,80 €/month. Knowledge of French is not requested. Application deadline is 04/05/2010.
Additional information can be found at
http://www.inria.fr/travailler/opportunites/doc.en.html(Thesis offer no 207).
Interested candidates should contact:
Eugenio Cinquemani: eugenio.cinquemani[at]inria.fr
Hidde de Jong: hidde.de-jong[at]inria.fr
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3. PhD at INRIA Lille, France: Observation property and observer design for hybrid systems
One PhD position on observation of hybrid systems is open at INRIA Lille, France. The objective of this thesis is to develop a methodology for investigating observation property and observer design for hybrid systems, and to study its applications. The research work will particularly focus on applications of new techniques such as the efficient and simple algebraic approach for numerical differentiation of noisy signals, developed by ALIEN project-team of INRIA. The applications linked to this topic include some of the existing hot application fields, such as multi-agents systems, cooperative control of mobile robots, communication based on the synchronization of chaotic system and so on. Gross income: 1947,80 €/month. French speaking is not necessary.
The applicants should submit their applications by the website of INRIA, more information can be found at
4. PhD at Nancy-University, France: Data-based modeling of pesticide water contamination from climatic events in rural catchments areas
There is an increasing use of data-based modeling and simulation in the environmental science. The direct relationship of the rainfall with the concentrations in pesticides is a major stake of the environment. The objective of this project carried out in close connection with hydologist partners is to develop new modeling techniques and tools for the transfer of the pesticides towards water surface based on the observation of rainfall, flow and pesticide concentrations. You will be part of an international research environment for up to three years while you expand your knowledge of the field and write your doctoral thesis. This gives opportunities for many inspiring conversations, a lot of interesting work and some travel.
The position is limited to at most three years. Usually, a PhD student will spend about 80 percent of his or her time on graduate studies, and about 20 percent on teaching. The position is funded by a grant of the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS) and is open to applicants of any nationality. Gross income: 2095 €/month.
Typical profiles are candidates with Master degrees in control engineering, signal processing, computer science, environmental science or mathematics with strong interdisciplinary interest in modeling and simulation of environmental systems. Good programming skills (e.g. Matlab, etc.) are also highly desirable. Teamwork and presentation skills, as well as fluent English, are necessary requisites. French speaking is not required.
The application deadline is 26th April 2010. The successful candidates might be selected for an interview process in Spring and have to be available for a start in October 2010. CV and further enquiries should be directed to
MarionGilson: marion.gilson[at]cran.uhp-nancy.fr and
HuguesGarnier: hugues.garnier[at]cran.uhp-nancy.fr
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5. PhD at INRIA Sophia-Antipolis, France: Control of biological regulatory systems: methods, design, and implementation. Application: growth control in E. coli
The thesis will be with the COMORE team, INRIA Sophia-Antipolis. It will address the problem of controlling the class of systems of piecewise affine differential equations, under biologically appropriate restrictions. Piecewise affine (PWA) differential systems constitute an intuitive theoretical framework for the study of genetic regulatory networks, as they are based on a qualitative description of the systems that can be easily compared with the experimental data obtained from gene and protein expression. In general, the parameters of PWA systems represent synthesis and degradation rates of the molecular components of the biological network, and the solutions represent the evolution of the system in “rectangles”in the state space with well defined dynamical properties. The “inputs” will be some of the synthesis and/or degradation rates, and possible control functions will be in the form of piecewise constant inputs to the system (constant in time intervals or in regions of space), and ranging in a qualitative scale.
In a more advanced stage, control laws that depend on the variables of the system or dynamic feedback laws will also be explored. Control problems can be related to generating invariant regions, stabilization to a given steady state, generating periodic solutions. The project will study these control problems for small circuits (motifs such as simple positive and negative loops, feedforward loops) and then investigate the insertion of each motif and its control method into a larger network. The methods developed will be applied to the genetic network that regulates growth in E. coli (collaboration with IBIS team).
Requirements: We are looking for an applied mathematician (master level), or computer scientist, with a background in analysis of dynamical systems, and preferably familiar with hybrid systems theory and/or control theory. In addition, we expect a strong motivation to work on applications in genomics. Initial gross income is 1947,80 euros/month. Knowledge of French is not requested. Application deadline is May 4th, 2010. Additional information and application can be found at: http://www.inria.fr/travailler/opportunites/doc.en.html
Contact: JL Gouzé, INRIA COMORE, gouze[at]sophia.inria.fr
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6. PhD at Automatic Control Lab of Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne (EPFL): Identification and control of an Electro Discharge Machine
The Automatic Control Laboratory (Laboratoire d’Automatique, LA, http://lawww.epfl.ch) of the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne (EPFL) is looking for a qualified candidate for a PhD position in the field of automatic control. The project will focus on identification and control of an Electro Discharge Machine and is carried out in collaboration with AG-Charmilles in Geneva.
Applicants should have a strong background in dynamical systems, signal processing and control, and hold a master’s degree in Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering. The position is available immediately and EPFL offers highly competitive salaries. For application, please use the form provided by the doctoral program in Electrical Engineering or Manufacturing Systems and Robotics (http://phd.epfl.ch/) and send the complete application package, indicating your intention to be hired by LA and including 3 reference letters, to Dr. Alireza Karimi. Your application will then be forwarded to the doctoral program directly by LA (please pay no attention to the deadlines mentioned on the doctoral school’s webpage).
Address:
Dr. Alireza Karimi
Laboratoire d’Automatique
EPFL -Station 9
CH-1015Lausanne, Switzerland
emai: alireza.karimi[at]epfl.ch
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Things to Prepare Before Applying a Scholarship
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Things to Prepare Before Applying a Scholarship
Getting a scholarship for an overseas study is a competitive process. This is because many people like you want the scholarship, but not all can be awarded. The cholarship money is simply not enough to fund all at once. Also, the scholarship providers want to ensure that only the best, well prepared applicants are selected and so the money is spent rightly and efficiently to what it is intended for. So, you have to be a winner!
Lots of people have won scholarship. You hear this every time. But how have they done this good job? Are they luckier or more superior or intelligent than others? No, they are not! If you ask them about the winning secrets are, they may simply give you the following lists: things to prepare or consider before applying a scholarship.
Academic certificate and transcript
Soon after graduation, do not wait. Obtain your original academic certificate and transcript, and make some copies of them. You need to certify them and, remember, that people at university are some times going somewhere when you need their signatures. More importantly, you need to translate both your academic certificate and transcript. Check around, there maybe some people have done the same. This will ease the task. If not, they are yours anyway. When you are done, it is wise to get other people to see them. They may give you valuable inputs, even correcting misspelled course names. Again, you need signatures of dean and rector on the translated version of your academic certificate and record.
Research proposal
You need to decide earlier which study route you are going to undertake – course or research or both. If you prefer a course-based study, you do not need a proposal. But if you are going to do a research, you definitely need a research proposal.
Good research proposal require time and energy to construct. So it is always better to prepare it earlier. Basically, the proposal will not be much different to the one you have done previously in your research as part of your undergraduate study. This will include background, objective, problems or questions to answer, hypothesis, methodology, and references. These are the essences of a proposal. For more on research proposal, read here and here
When you are done with those basic requirements, ask suggestions from others. When the application is open, check if the scholarship provider requires a bit more to what you have prepared.
Letter from intended university and supervisors
Download application form from the university website and fill it before send it back to the university. The university will respond you and issue you with a letter of acceptance. You may indicate in the form that you will begin your study next year, waiting for a scholarship which you are now struggling for. Most likely they will issue you with a conditional acceptance. They will keep reissuing this until you succeed with your scholarship application.
While your are in the website, go to your targeted department or school to find your potential supervisor. Even, this needs to be done first before filling in a admission form. The reason you will not studying in this university unless you have got an academic staff willing to supervise you. So get their email address, and make contacts with them. In the first time, you just need to introduce yourself, mention your academic background and your research proposal, and ask if he/she is available to supervise you. If they are busy because there are many students already under their responsibilities, don’t panic. Ask him/her if they know people around there who are still able to take additional students.
The good with the letter from university and supervisor when you have them at hand is that you can attach them to your application form and present them to the interviewers. These letters will increase your chances of winning the scholarship because the interviewers will so impressed that you are better prepared and have taken more advanced steps compared to other candidates. Read more..
Scholarship Applications that Win!
by Bill Reynolds at FreSch!
Tip #1. ATTENTION TO DEADLINES
Try and have your application arrive EARLY as possible, absolutely not after the deadline date! I like to send applications with a “return receipt requested” or “registered” to make sure they get there. I think that this also conveys a positive characteristic about the sender.
Tip #2 START YOUR APPLICATION WITH A “THANK YOU” COVER LETTER
Sample Packet Cover Letter
1111 WinOne Street
Pensacola, Fl 32503
9 September 1999
Mary Smith, President
Whatever Scholarship Committee
Orlando Central Parkway
Orlando, Florida (zip code)
Dear Ms. Smith,
This letter is an introduction of myself, (your name), and my desire to participate in the (whatever it is called) Scholarship Program. I have been accepted to (Name of your College) for the 1999 fall term.
I would like to thank you and the (whatever) Scholarship Committee for supporting college bound students with an opportunity for financial assistance through your scholarship program. Enclosed you will find my application form, high school transcript, ACT results, letters of recommendation, and other pertinent information. Again, thank you for your interest on my behalf and for the youth of our state.
Respectfully,
(your name)
Tip #3 ANSWER THE “MAIL”
While this seems obvious, you must construct your application to make it EASY for the committee to see that you have provided every thing that was required. I like to provide items in the order that they are listed in the application. If possible, do not mix items on the same page. In another tip I am going to tell you to add extra items that were not requested to give your application that something extra. However, DO NOT add extra items if you are specifically told not to add anything extra. This means that you can not follow directions if you add items when your are forbidden to do so.
Tip #4 ADD EXTRA ITEMS TO YOUR APPLICATION (if not forbidden).
This is where you get to be creative to find ways and things that present you in a positive light to the selection committee. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
1. Write a short essay on MY EDUCATION/CAREER GOALS. Try to keep to one page but no more than two.
2. Write a paragraph or two on how this scholarship award will help you reach your education/career goals.
3. My son’s guidance counselor gave him a paper that congratulated him on being in the top 10% of his class and acknowledged his hard work to get there. We included this because it put him in a “positive light” and his hard work at his academics was recognized.
4. Before my son reached his 18th birthday, he registered for the Military Draft as required for all males when they reach the age of 18. He received a letter from the draft board congratulating him for doing his civic duty prior to his 18th birthday. You guessed it, this was also one of our “extra items”. A lot of scholarship committee members have military backgrounds or see this as good citizenship for this applicant.
5. One of the best extra items is a letter of acceptance for admission to “any” college. If the scholarship application is not for a specific college, you will be able to use the award at “any” college. You do not have to use it at the college you used in your application. Later you can get more college acceptance letters and when your make your selection you can notify the scholarship award committee of where to send the award. Therefore, any letter of acceptance shows that your are serious but it does not “lock” you into using the award at that college.
These are just a few examples to get you thinking. I would limit my extras to three or four at the most. Too many and you “sour” your application. Again, MAKE SURE you are not forbidden to add extra items before you do so.
Be creative to find things that make you look good and share them with the committee.
Tip #5 PERSONALIZE LETTERS OF RECOMMENDATION
This is a tip that conveys you took the time to make this application special. When you have a letter of recommendation addressed to the specific organization or person that is administering the application process it says that you took the time and effort to make this letter “Special” for them. If all you have is a letter that starts “To Whom It May Concern”, it is better than nothing. But if you can personalize the letter it says you cared to send the very best.
SUB TIP #5a Offer to do the work for the writer of your letter of recommendation. For example, you want to apply to twenty scholarship programs. When you ask someone to write you “1? letter of recommendation they say sure. When you say you need twenty letters they say “sorry” I don’t have the time. Once they write you one letter, ask if you can put it on the computer so the TO ADDRESSEE can be personalized for each application and your writer only has to “sign their name twenty times”. Now your writer is happy to help you because you have done the work and make it easy for them to help you. If they have nice letter head, ask for blank copies to be used in this process.
SUB TIP #5b This is an “ADD EXTRA ITEM/s” when the application does not require a letter of recommendation.
SUB TIP #5c Try and get three to five letters of recommendation in your files. This will let you pick and choose which one or ones to send in for a specific application. I would never send more than three for an application unless the directions ask for more. I will cover some tips to give your recommendation writer in a later TIP.
TIP #6 – PROOF READ ALL MATERIALS and NEATNESS IS A MUST
When you write anything you must use correct grammar and spelling. If you have a problem in this area ask your English teacher to help you with proofreading your essay, cover letter, extra items you have included, and even letters of recommendation prepared by others. When there are hundreds or thousands of applications to review, correctness and neatness become the first screen out factor. Only when the “pile” is smaller does the content of your application start to become a factor in the selection process.
TIP # 7 – SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION IN A CLEAR PLASTIC FOLDER
Now that your application is complete, the final “presentation” tip is to place all of your items in a clear plastic folder, with a slide locking binder. I like the cheap clear ones so that your “Thank You Cover Letter” (Tip #2) is on top. For that final “touch” I also like to include a wallet size picture of the student in the lower left side of your packet. The next item/s in you application packet are those required in the application (Tip #3 Answer the mail). Next I add any extra items (if not forbidden) and finally I place any letter(s) of recommendations.
If “extras” are forbidden, you should consider NOT using a plastic folder, however, this can be a judgement call on your part. Read the application carefully again regarding extras. Some judges feel the plastic folders “give them more work” (to remove the applications from the plastic folder) while others have no problem with it, even though they may forbid extras. I know, this can be confusing!
Your application packet is a great looking presentation of YOU, don’t mess it up by folding it to fit a small envelope. Use an 8X10 type envelope so your application arrives looking great. Consider sending it “Return Receipt Requested” so you know it arrived!
