Doctoral student in vehicle dynamics on remote operation of vehicles - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Project description

Third-cycle subject: Vehicle and Maritime Engineering

Vehicle Dynamics and ITRL at KTH seek a PhD student for a 3 year research project REDO (REmote Driving Operations) financed by FFI. The research will be done at Vehicle Dynamics and ITRL on the RCV-E vehicles and the Traffic Control Tower. Collaboration will also take place with other PhD student at VTI and with other industrial partners in the project.

To bridge problems and overcome obstacles the remote driving of partially automated vehicles (AV) is a promising towards introduction of AVs. For remote operation on a tactical and strategic level, the operator task may differ from a normal driver since the operator may control several vehicles simultaneously. This may require new interfaces and concepts of interaction for safe and efficient operation. This project will research how the take-over from autonomous driving to remote operation should be done and how the safety and performance of remote operation can be increased with help of feedback from vehicle to the operator and control of the remote vehicle to support the operator. Thus, research will include: vehicle dynamics, automatic control and HMI and involve theoretical analysis, modelling and simulation and experiments.

We seek candidates with good knowledge of vehicle dynamics and control where knowledge of driver-vehicle interaction and driving simulators is of merit.

Supervision: The doctoral student will be placed at KTH Vechicle Dynamics and at the research centre ITRL and supervised by: Assoc. Prof. Mickael Nybacka and Assoc. Prof. Lars Drugge.

What we offer

• The possibility to study in a dynamic and international research environment in collaboration with industries and prominent universities from all over the world.
• A compulsory individual study plan to support your development in your area of interest.
• A workplace with many employee benefits and monthly salary according to KTH’s Doctoral student salary agreement.
• A postgraduate education at an institution that is active and supportive in matters pertaining to working conditions, gender equality and diversity as well as study environment.
• Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH.
• Collaboration within ITRL with advanced platforms.

Eligibility

To be admitted to postgraduate education (Chapter 7, 39 § Swedish Higher Education Ordinance), the applicant must have basic eligibility in accordance with either of the following:

• passed a degree at advanced level,
• completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits at advanced level, or
• in any other way acquired within or outside the country acquired essentially equivalent knowledge.

Degree requirement: MSc in Vehicle Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Automatic Control or equivalent. Relevant degree project, international experience and language skills are advantageous qualifications.

Selection

In order to succeed as an doctoral student at KTH you need to be goal oriented and persevering in your work. In the selection of the applicants, the following will be assessed:

• ability to independently pursue his or hers work,
• ability to collaborate with others,
• have a professional approach and
• analyse and work with complex issues.

Applicants must be motivated for research, have ability to work independently and in collaborations, perform critical analysis and have good communication skills in oral and written English. Great emphasis will be placed on personal qualities and suitability.

Target degree: Licentiate degree.

Information regarding admission and employment

Only those who are or have been admitted to third-cycle studies may be employed as a doctoral student. The term of the initial contract may not exceed one year and may there after be extended. Doctoral students may engage in teaching, research, and administration corresponding to a maximum of 20 % of a full-time position.

Project description

Third-cycle subject: Vehicle and Maritime Engineering

Vehicle Dynamics and ITRL at KTH seek a PhD student for a 3 year research project REDO (REmote Driving Operations) financed by FFI. The research will be done at Vehicle Dynamics and ITRL on the RCV-E vehicles and the Traffic Control Tower. Collaboration will also take place with other PhD student at VTI and with other industrial partners in the project.

To bridge problems and overcome obstacles the remote driving of partially automated vehicles (AV) is a promising towards introduction of AVs. For remote operation on a tactical and strategic level, the operator task may differ from a normal driver since the operator may control several vehicles simultaneously. This may require new interfaces and concepts of interaction for safe and efficient operation. This project will research how the take-over from autonomous driving to remote operation should be done and how the safety and performance of remote operation can be increased with help of feedback from vehicle to the operator and control of the remote vehicle to support the operator. Thus, research will include: vehicle dynamics, automatic control and HMI and involve theoretical analysis, modelling and simulation and experiments.

We seek candidates with good knowledge of vehicle dynamics and control where knowledge of driver-vehicle interaction and driving simulators is of merit.

Supervision: The doctoral student will be placed at KTH Vechicle Dynamics and at the research centre ITRL and supervised by: Assoc. Prof. Mickael Nybacka and Assoc. Prof. Lars Drugge.

What we offer

• The possibility to study in a dynamic and international research environment in collaboration with industries and prominent universities from all over the world.
• A compulsory individual study plan to support your development in your area of interest.
• A workplace with many employee benefits and monthly salary according to KTH’s Doctoral student salary agreement.
• A postgraduate education at an institution that is active and supportive in matters pertaining to working conditions, gender equality and diversity as well as study environment.
• Work and study in Stockholm, one of Europe’s fastest growing capitals, which is close to both nature and the sea.
• Help to relocate and be settled in Sweden and at KTH.
• Collaboration within ITRL with advanced platforms.

Eligibility

To be admitted to postgraduate education (Chapter 7, 39 § Swedish Higher Education Ordinance), the applicant must have basic eligibility in accordance with either of the following:

• passed a degree at advanced level,
• completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits at advanced level, or
• in any other way acquired within or outside the country acquired essentially equivalent knowledge.

Degree requirement: MSc in Vehicle Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Automatic Control or equivalent. Relevant degree project, international experience and language skills are advantageous qualifications.

Selection

In order to succeed as an doctoral student at KTH you need to be goal oriented and persevering in your work. In the selection of the applicants, the following will be assessed:

• ability to independently pursue his or hers work,
• ability to collaborate with others,
• have a professional approach and
• analyse and work with complex issues.

Applicants must be motivated for research, have ability to work independently and in collaborations, perform critical analysis and have good communication skills in oral and written English. Great emphasis will be placed on personal qualities and suitability.

Target degree: Licentiate degree.

Information regarding admission and employment

Only those who are or have been admitted to third-cycle studies may be employed as a doctoral student. The term of the initial contract may not exceed one year and may there after be extended. Doctoral students may engage in teaching, research, and administration corresponding to a maximum of 20 % of a full-time position.

Union representatives

You will find contact information for union representatives on KTH's website.

Doctoral section (Students’ union on KTH Royal Institute of Technology)

You will find contact information for doctoral section on the section's website.

Application

Apply for the position and admission through KTH's recruitment system. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the advertisement.

Applications must be received at the last closing date at midnight, CET/CEST (Central European Time/entral European Summer Time).

Applications must include the following elements:

• CV including your relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• Application letter with a brief description of why you want to pursue research studies, about what your academic interests are and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. (Maximum 2 pages long)
• Copy of the degree certificate(s) and transcripts of records from your previously attended university-level institutions. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents are not issued in one of these languages.
• Representative publications or technical reports. For longer documents, please provide a summary (abstract) and a web link to the full text.

Other information

Gender equality, diversity and zero tolerance against discrimination and harassment are important aspects of KTH's work with quality as well as core values in our organization.

For information about processing of personal data in the recruitment process please read here.

We firmly decline all contact with staffing and recruitment agencies and job ad salespersons.

Disclaimer: In case of discrepancy between the Swedish original and the English translation of the job announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.

Union representatives

You will find contact information for union representatives on KTH's website.

Doctoral section (Students’ union on KTH Royal Institute of Technology)

You will find contact information for doctoral section on the section's website.

Application

Apply for the position and admission through KTH's recruitment system. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the advertisement.

Applications must be received at the last closing date at midnight, CET/CEST (Central European Time/entral European Summer Time).

Applications must include the following elements:

• CV including your relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• Application letter with a brief description of why you want to pursue research studies, about what your academic interests are and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. (Maximum 2 pages long)
• Copy of the degree certificate(s) and transcripts of records from your previously attended university-level institutions. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents are not issued in one of these languages.
• Representative publications or technical reports. For longer documents, please provide a summary (abstract) and a web link to the full text.

Other information

Gender equality, diversity and zero tolerance against discrimination and harassment are important aspects of KTH's work with quality as well as core values in our organization.

For information about processing of personal data in the recruitment process please read here.

We firmly decline all contact with staffing and recruitment agencies and job ad salespersons.

Disclaimer: In case of discrepancy between the Swedish original and the English translation of the job announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.