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PhD in Control Theory for Learned Operators in Dynamical Systems Eindhoven University of Technology in Netherlands
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Full-time PhD employment for four years with an intermediate assessment after nine months. Salary is scale P, approximately €3,204 to €4,051 gross per month for full-time, plus 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% year-end bonus. Benefits include pension, leave, training, commuting/work-from-home/internet allowances, and support for international candidates.
Deadline
Nov 1, 2026
Country
Netherlands
University
Eindhoven University of Technology

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PhD opportunity at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) in the Department of Mechanical Engineering, working in the Dynamics and Control group on control theory, scientific machine learning, operator learning, and dynamical systems.
The project asks fundamental questions about learned operators: when they admit state-space representations, how stability, contraction, dissipativity, and robustness can be characterized in the operator domain, and how feedforward, feedback, and predictive controllers can be designed for such systems. The work combines rigorous mathematical theory, numerical methods, and validation on applications in high-tech, medical, and energy systems.
Supervision is by dr.ir. Fahim Shakib and prof.dr.ir. Nathan van de Wouw. The position sits in an interdisciplinary environment with opportunities to collaborate with academic and industrial partners.
Eligibility: a master’s degree or equivalent in Systems and Control, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related field; strong interest in machine learning and AI; excellent analytical and mathematical skills; ability to work independently and in a team; motivation for teaching and coaching; and fluent English at C1 level.
Funding and conditions: full-time PhD employment for four years, with an intermediate assessment after nine months. Salary is scale P (€3,204–€4,051 gross per month full-time), plus holiday allowance and year-end bonus. Additional benefits include pension, leave, training, commuting/work-from-home support, and international-candidate support.
Location: Eindhoven, Netherlands.
Application: apply online through the TU/e vacancy portal. Submit a cover letter, CV with publications, and contact details for three references. The vacancy remains open until filled, though complete applications are prioritized.
Funding details
Full-time PhD employment for four years with an intermediate assessment after nine months. Salary is scale P, approximately €3,204 to €4,051 gross per month for full-time, plus 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% year-end bonus. Benefits include pension, leave, training, commuting/work-from-home/internet allowances, and support for international candidates.
What's required
A master’s degree or equivalent in Systems and Control, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a closely related field. Strong interest in machine learning and artificial intelligence, excellent analytical and mathematical skills, enthusiasm for theoretical research and numerical implementation, ability to work independently and in an interdisciplinary team, motivation to develop teaching skills and coach students, and fluent spoken and written English at C1 level.
How to apply
Apply online via the application button on the TU/e vacancy page. Submit a cover letter, CV including publications, and contact details for three references. Do not send applications by email or post.
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