PhD position (6 years) at University of Dubrovnik, within Conduction (Optimal control and model reduction for evolution and data driven problems) project and aligned with the European COST Action CA24136 – Interactions between Control Theory and Machine Learning (InterCoML).
Starting Date: Negotiable, with a preference on February 1, 2026.
Salary (gross): approx. 2.300€ per month.
Responsibilities: The candidate will work on problems related to the Work packages 1 and 2 (Optimal control problems for evolution systems. Spectral analysis of Gramian operators, Lyapunov and Riccati equation) of the project. Special attention will be given to interactions among control theory and machine learning. He/she will be expected to work effectively within the project team, to have the ability to develop and apply new concepts, to write numerical codes and run the simulations, as well as to write clearly and concisely for publication.
Required qualifications:
- completed master study in applied mathematics or a related field,
- fulfils the requirements for admission to a doctoral study program in mathematics,
- good knowledge of English (oral/written),
- a candidate who already holds PhD cannot apply for the position,
Additional preferences will be given to candidates:
- with experience in Control Theory, Machine Learning, Partial Differential Equations, Functional Analysis and/or Numerical Analysis,
- with experience in programming (Python and/or MATLAB),
- with a successful research record.
How to Apply for the Position: To apply, candidates must email to conduction24@unidu.hr the following:
- a CV with a research record and the list of publications (if applicable),
- copy of master and bachelor diploma,
- transcript of grades from the bachelor and master studies.
The best candidates will be asked to provide two letters of recommendation, which should be sent directly from the referees.
Deadline: December 10th.
Contact: For additional information feel free to reach out to conduction24@unidu.hr .
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