PhD position in data-driven control, reinforcement learning, reliable ML, and multi-agent systems North Carolina State University in United States

Assistant Professor Shivam Bajaj at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University is looking for highly motivated Ph.D. and M.S. students to join his research group. The research area is at the intersection of controls and multi-agent reinforcement learning , with related interests in control systems , reinforcement learning , and game theory . Preferred backgrounds include aerospace engineering , electrical and computer engineering , mechanical engineering , or related fields. Prior research experience ...

MIT is advertising a postdoctoral researcher opportunity in networked systems , power-grid topology control , and reinforcement learning . The research sits at the intersection of multi-agent systems , control , optimization , and learning for complex systems , with applications to large-scale power-grid decision-making. The postdoc will work on challenging problems such as distributed coordination across many interacting components, non-stationary operating conditions, and actions that must sat...

Arezoo Hasankhani, Assistant Professor at the University of New Hampshire , is recruiting a fully funded PhD student for the Energy Control and Optimization (ECO) Lab starting Spring 2027 . The project focuses on control theory , reinforcement learning , and their applications to cyber-physical systems . The post is especially relevant for students interested in energy control, optimization, and advanced modeling of engineered systems. Applicants should have a strong background in electrical eng...

Peng Edward Wang at Case Western Reserve University is looking for a new PhD student to join an NSF-funded project on Anticipatory Robotics: World Model and Generative Planning for Safe, Human-Aligned Autonomy . The research focuses on robotic welding , including developing a welding-specific foundation model to predict welding state evolution under candidate task conditions and torch manipulation, and to optimize and plan safe robotic actions for consistent welding quality. The project also aim...

NVIDIA Robotics is hiring PhD research interns for its teams in Santa Clara (US) and Shanghai (China) . The research areas mentioned include robot learning , RL post-training , whole-arm manipulation (WAMs) , real2sim2real , and dexterity . This looks like a strong fit for students working in robotics, computer science, and related engineering fields. The post does not list detailed eligibility criteria, funding, or a deadline. It simply asks interested candidates to complete the linked form. Ho...