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The Department of Information Technology holds a leading position in both research and education at all levels. We are currently Uppsala University's third largest department, have around 350 employees, including 120 teachers and 120 PhD students. Approximately 5,000 undergraduate students take one or more courses at the department each year. You can find more information about us on the department of Information Technology website.
The Division of Computer Systems is a unique research environment, and we develop theory and applications of cyber-physical systems, embedded systems, and computer architecture. Cyber-physical Systems Lab is part of the Embedded Systems Unit and led by Didem Gurdur Broo.
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Description of the research area
Cyber-physical systems, such as robots, autonomous vehicles, smart cities and similar, have the potential to revolutionize the way we live, work, and interact with our environment. At Cyber-physical Systems Lab, we design and develop collaboration, intelligence, and autonomy strategies for cyber-physical systems. The unique strength of the lab is to put sustainability and resilience at the core of these design and development strategies. We are pleased to announce an exciting opportunity to join the Cyber-physical systems Lab as a PhD student focusing on collaborative robots to contribute to this revolutionary changes and help building strategies which will make the future cyber-physical systems sustainable and resilient.
The research area of cyber-physical systems and collaborative robots intersects two dynamic fields of study, combining elements of robotics, control systems, and information technology. It focuses on the integration of physical systems with computational and communication capabilities, enabling seamless interaction and collaboration between humans, robots, and their surrounding environment. Collaborative robots, also known as cobots, are a specific subset of robots designed to work alongside humans, assisting them in various tasks. In the context of CPS, collaborative robots play a significant role in enhancing automation, productivity, and safety in industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, logistics, infrastructure, and agriculture. These robots are designed to operate in close proximity to humans, enabling effective human-robot collaboration and cooperation. They are equipped with advanced sensing, perception, and decision-making capabilities, allowing them to adapt to changing environments and collaborate with human partners to accomplish complex tasks.
This PhD position is an opportunity to work on cutting-edge research as part of a research group who fosters interdisciplinarity, cares about the future and dares to make a change through research by not only providing technical solutions but also considering the social implications of cyber-physical system applications.
Duties
As a PhD student of the Cyber-physical Systems Lab, you will be supported and provided training to become responsible for conducting research, developing innovative algorithms, and implementing practical solutions to address the challenges associated with collaboration in multi-robot systems. You will work closely with our interdisciplinary team of researchers, industry partners, and stakeholders to push the boundaries of resilient, sustainable, and interoperable cyber-physical systems applications.
Your work will involve integrating different robots, designing data management strategies, developing information exchange mechanisms, designing, and conducting experiments, collecting and analyzing data, and publishing research findings in reputable conferences and journals.
The duties of a PhD student are primarily directed at their own research education, which lasts four years. The work may also involve, to a limited extent (maximum 20%) other departmental duties, such as teaching undergraduate courses and administrative tasks – in which case the position may be extended to a maximum of five years.
We look forward to welcoming PhD students who are excited to learn more and make a significant impact on the design and development of future cyber-physical systems. Join us in pushing the boundaries and shaping the way intelligent systems interact, cooperate, and collaborate in various domains.
Requirements
To meet the entry requirements for doctoral studies, you must
Additional qualifications
Application
The application must include:
Contact information for at least one reference should be provided. Promising applicants will be invited for an in-depth interview before hiring.
Currently there are more employees with legal gender male than legal gender female among PhD students within the department. The University strives for a more even distribution of legal gender within this category.
Rules governing PhD students are set out in the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5, §§ 1-7 and in Uppsala University's rules and guidelines.
About the employment
The employment is a temporary position according to the Higher Education Ordinance chapter 5 § 7. Scope of employment 100 %. Starting date as agreed. Placement: Uppsala.
For further information about the position, please contact: Didem Gurdur Broo, 0764278546, didem.gurdur.broo@it.uu.se
Please submit your application by 15 august 2023, UFV-PA 2023/2412.
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Type of employment | Temporary position |
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Contract type | Full time |
First day of employment | As agreed |
Salary | Fixed salary |
Number of positions | 1 |
Full-time equivalent | 100 % |
City | Uppsala |
County | Uppsala län |
Country | Sweden |
Reference number | UFV-PA 2023/2412 |
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Published | 19.Jun.2023 |
Last application date | 15.Aug.2023 11:59 PM CEST |