The University of Manchester
Postdoctoral Research Associate in Feedback Control Theory / Mathematical Systems Theory
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Postdoctoral Research Associate in Feedback Control Theory / Mathematical Systems Theory
We are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to join our team as a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Feedback Control Theory / Mathematical Systems Theory. This role offers an exciting opportunity to conduct fundamental, theoretical research in robust feedback control theory within the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering at the University of Manchester.
You will work under the direction of Professor Alexander Lanzon, Chair in Control Engineering, contributing to the project “Input‑restricted robust feedback control theory for nonlinear dynamical systems”. The role sits within a dynamic, inclusive and internationally leading research environment with a strong tradition of excellence in control systems research.
Key Responsibilities
- Conducting leading-edge theoretical research in feedback control and mathematical systems theory
- Developing new robustness and feedback stability analysis results for nonlinear feedback systems subjected to norm-restricted exogenous excitations
- Publishing high-quality research outputs in internationally leading journals such as IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control and Automatica
- Collaborating closely with Professor Lanzon and his team
- Disseminating research through journal publications, conferences, and seminars
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About You
We welcome candidates who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and approaches to their work.
Person Specifications
- A PhD degree in a relevant area of feedback control theory or mathematical systems theory
- Strong theoretical grounding in mathematical systems theory and feedback control theory
- Strong knowledge of topics such as passivity, dissipativity, IQC theory, absolute stability, multiplier theory, functional analysis, robustness analysis, feedback stability analysis
- Experience with functional analysis concepts (e.g. Hilbert spaces, L2- and L2-induced norms, inner products on L2, the extended L2e space, truncated norms/inner products)
- Publications in leading international journals on topics relevant for this post
- Ability to self-motivate, initiate new research ideas, and evolve the new ideas to completion under limited supervision
- Experience working with internationally recognised researchers or research groups
- Excellent English language, presentation abilities, and inter-personal skills
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Benefits
- Generous employer pension contribution
- 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with Christmas closure
- Access to world-class engineering facilities, including the new £500m Engineering Building
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- Benefits of Working at the University of Manchester
- Flexible and Hybrid Working
- Freedom of Speech Policy
Enquiries About The Role, Shortlisting And Interviews
- Name: Professor Alexander Lanzon
- Email Address: Alexander.Lanzon@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries and administrative support: recruitmentservices.people@manchester.ac.uk
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Applications close at midnight on the closing date.
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