Doctoral students in Trustworthy Edge Computing, Cyber-Physical Systems - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Project description

Third-cycle subject: Mechatronics and Embedded Control Systems

Recently, in very tough competition, KTH was awarded a new Swedish competence center on Trustworthy Edge Computing Systems and Applications (TECoSA), planned to start early 2020.

The limitations of centralized cloud computing systems as well as of the local embedded systems, motivate the introduction of a new computing layer, providing substantial computing and storage resources near the user and applications. Here - edge computing systems (alternatively called micro datacenters or fog nodes) have a tremendous market potential with applications in interactive human in the loop applications, real-time data analytics, and collaborative Cyber-Physical Systems (CPS).  

The competence center is focusing on research paving the way for novel trustworthy edge computing systems and applications as part of industrial digitalization, emphasizing challenges related to predictability, safety and security

The primary objective of these PhD positions is to increase the trustworthiness, intelligence and efficiency of CPS through edge computing. CPS perform real-time and often safety-critical monitoring, analysis, control, and decision-making functions. The computing tasks of such systems will be distributed between on-device, edge, and cloud – where the edge systems provide opportunities for novel AI-driven applications. Introducing edge computing in the context of CPS requires research to solve challenges for how to provide the desired predictability, safety and security. Desired system properties are often achieved through a novel combination of new algorithms, architectures and fast and secure communications. Design methods, tools and architectures will be developed to support modeling, simulation, optimization, verification, validation and safety assurance of trustworthy edge-computing based cyber-physical systems.

Supervision: The doctoral student will be placed at the Royal Institute of Technology and supervised by Professors in Mechatronics and Embedded Control Systems.

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.

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.

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.

To qualify for the position it is required that you have a M.Sc. degree in  mechatronics, embedded systems, computer science, electrical and computer engineering, robotics, or equivalent. It is also required that you have good knowledge in systems science and co-design methods and tools.

Meriting experiences are:

• Experiences in MATLAB, Simulink, other design and simulation tools
• Experiences in theory and tools on artificial intelligence
• Industrial experience
• Documented multidisciplinary background and interest

After the qualification requirements, great emphasis will be placed on personal qualities and personal suitability.

Target degree: Doctoral 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

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

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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

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