Two PhD Scholarships - Automation & Control
Two PhD Scholarships - Automation & Control
Danmarks Tekniske Universitet
DTU Electrical Engineering seeks qualified candidates for two PhD positions. Candidates are invited to apply for a specific project from the list below:
1. Functional Modeling of water treatment system. The purpose of this PhD project is to develop functional models (Multilevel Flow Model, MFM) of water treatment plants in off-shore oil and gas platforms. The functional models will include the physical process and its control system and should be cross validated against 1) first principles physical models and control algorithms using simulations and 2) information from risk analysis (HAZOP) studies as well as expertise available from plant operators.
2. Combining functional modeling and reasoning with on-line event analytics The purpose of this PhD project is to develop methods for identification and analysis of system failures by combining function (Multilevel Flow Model, MFM) based cause-consequence reasoning with BigData algorithms for on-line event analytics. The methods should be demonstrated on a water treatment pilot plant.
The two projects are conducted as a co-operation between the Danish Hydrocarbon Technology Centre (DHRTC) at DTU and other Danish Universities. The projects are cross-disciplinary, and the PhD students are expected to enter into a dynamic interaction with the other partners.
Applicants should document a general background in control engineering, process control or process engineering, including experience in software development. A supplementary interest or background in AI (artificial intelligence) would be preferred for the candidates applying for project no. 2 (the BigData project).
The projects are part of a larger research and development activity on Multilevel Flow Modelling at DTU which include industrial partners and international research groups. The overall objective of the activity is to enable and assist operational decision support in order to increase overall production, safety, situational awareness and effectiveness of operator decisions in complex industrial systems.
Qualifications
Candidates should have a MSc in engineering or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to the MSc in engineering. Candidates with competences in the specific project topic will be preferred.
Approval and Enrolment
PhD scholarships are subject to academic approval, and the candidates will be enrolled in one of the general degree programmes of DTU. For information about the general requirements for enrolment and the general planning of the scholarship studies, please see the DTU PhD Guide.
Assessment
The assessment of the applicants will be made by Erik Bek-Pedersen, Ole Ravn and Morten Lind.
We offer
We offer an interesting and challenging job in an international environment focusing on education, research, public-sector consultancy and innovation, which contribute to enhancing the economy and improving social welfare. We strive for academic excellence, collegial respect and freedom tempered by responsibility. The Technical University of Denmark (DTU) is a leading technical university in Northern Europe and benchmarks with the best universities in the world.
Salary and appointment terms
The salary and appointment terms are consistent with the current rules for PhD students. The period of employment is 3 years.
Further information
Further information about the projects can be obtained by contacting Erik Bek-Pedersen, DHRTC (+45 45257248, erikbp@dtu.dk) or Morten Lind, DTU Elektro (+45 4525 3566, mli@elektro.dtu.dk).
You can read more about DTU Elektro on http://www.elektro.dtu.dk
Application
Please submit your online application no later than 1 May 2016.
Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply online," fill in the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. In the field “Please indicate which position(s) you would like to apply for” please indicate which project you are applying for (title from PhD projects list).
The file must include:
- A letter motivating the application (cover letter)
- Curriculum vitae
- Grade transcripts and BSc/MSc diploma (an official translation into English)
- Excel sheet with translation of grades to the Danish grading system (see guidelines and excel spreadsheet here – in the right hand column)
Incomplete applications will not be considered. Candidates may apply prior to obtaining their MSc, but cannot begin before having received it.
All applicants will receive an answer no later than 31 May 2016.
All qualified candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
The Automation and Control group performs research and teaching in automation technology, control theory and robotics at DTU. The group has about 35 affiliated researchers and other employees. Please read more about the Automation and Control group on http://www.aut.elektro.dtu.dk/
The Department of Electrical Engineering is the central department at the Technical University of Denmark within electrical and biomedical engineering. Including PhD students we have a total of 260 staff members. It is our goal to ensure research and engineering training at the highest international level. The department is organized into seven sections and a number of cross professional centres. Please read more about the Department of Electrical Engineering on http://www.elektro.dtu.dk
The Danish Hydrocarbon Research and Technology Centre (DHRTC) at DTU is established and financed through an agreement between the partners in the Danish Underground Consortium (DUC) and DTU. The overarching purpose is to identify new technological and conceptual solutions that boost oil and gas extraction in the Danish section of the North Sea. Please read more about DHRTC on http://www.oilgas.dtu.dk/english
DTU is a technical university providing internationally leading research, education, innovation and public service. Our staff of 5,800 advance science and technology to create innovative solutions that meet the demands of society; and our 10,300 students are being educated to address the technological challenges of the future. DTU is an independent academic university collaborating globally with business, industry, government, and public agencies.
