Postdoctoral Research Associate in Feedback Control Theory​/Mathematical Systems Theory

We are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to join our team as a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Feedback Control Theory / Mathematical Systems Theory
.

This role offers an exciting opportunity to conduct fundamental, high‑impact research in robust feedback control theory within the Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering
, School of Engineering, at the University of Manchester.

You will work under the direction of Professor Alexander Lanzon
, Chair in Control Engineering, contributing to the project “Input‑restricted robust feedback control theory for nonlinear dynamical systems”. The role sits within a dynamic, inclusive and internationally recognised research environment with a strong tradition of excellence in control systems research.

This is a full‑time, fixed‑term post for 3 years
, starting as soon as possible after interview, based on the University’s Oxford Road campus.

• Conduct leading‑edge theoretical research in feedback control and mathematical systems theory
• Develop new robustness and stability analysis results for nonlinear dynamical systems with norm‑restricted exogenous signals
• Publish high‑quality research outputs in internationally leading journals such as IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control and Automatica
• Collaborate closely with Professor Lanzon and members of the Control Systems research group
• Disseminate research through conferences, seminars, outreach activities and scholarly publications

• A PhD (or equivalent) in feedback control theory, mathematical systems theory or a closely related area
• Strong theoretical grounding in mathematical systems theory and feedback control
• Knowledge of topics such as passivity, dissipativity, IQC theory, absolute stability or robustness analysis
• A strong publication record in leading international journals relevant to control theory
• Ability to work independently, self‑motivate and develop new research ideas to completion

• Experience with functional analysis concepts (e.g. Hilbert spaces, L2 and L2‑induced norms)
• Experience working with internationally recognised researchers or research groups
• Experience contributing to research funding proposals

• Generous employer pension contribution
• 29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with Christmas closure
• Access to world‑class engineering facilities, including the new £500m Engineering Building

Applications close at midnight on the closing date.