Requirements
The candidate must have a PhD degree in engineering, physics or mathematics. The candidate must have knowledge on control systems and models development. Knowledge on railway systems will be valued.
The post-doctoral researcher will be integrated in the research area on railway systems. His/Her main activity will focus on the development of simulation, control and optimisation models related to the railway operation of virtually coupled trains. Virtual coupling aims to transfer some research results from the automotive sector (e.g. vehicle platooning on intelligent highways) to the railway sector. The aim of this novel concept is to exploit train-train communications to enable trains to run closer to each other and to improve the transport capacity of existing railway lines. Virtual coupling is considered in the European strategy as one of the most promising developments for the train of the future.
The candidate must have a PhD degree in engineering, physics or mathematics. The candidate must have knowledge on control systems and models development. Knowledge on railway systems will be valued.
Full-time 1 year contract with the possibility of extension. The gross salary for the first year is 36.422,78 € for the year 2024. In addition, the researcher will have access to all the services offered by the University (Sports, Cultural Activities, Library, etc.).
