Postdoc in cooperating vehicles in mixed traffic of human driven and self-driven vehicles: traffic evaluation

Postdoc in Mechatronics

Do you want to implement collaborative autonomous vehicles in real traffic? We are looking for a postdoc to work together with industry and road authorities on this.

At the department of Electrical Engineering research and education are performed in the areas of Communications, Antennas and Optical Networks, Systems and Control, Signal Processing and Biomedical Engineering, and Electric Power Engineering. We work with sustainable and smart solutions to societal challenges, such as energy efficiency and electrification in areas ranging from transport and production systems to communication solutions and biomedical engineering.

The Division of Automatic Control, Automation and Mechatronics conducts interdisciplinary research and education in close collaboration with industry and society. Our research combines fundamental methods with practical applications to address key societal challenges, including sustainable energy systems, battery technologies, smart automation, digitalization, autonomous vehicles and industrial competitiveness. Through expertise in automatic control, industrial automation and mechatronics, we develop innovative solutions that contribute to safer, more efficient and sustainable technologies.

Simulation, modeling and advanced control are central components of our research, which spans applications in manufacturing, transportation, energy systems and beyond.

The research project aims at evaluating the benefits of collaborative algorithms given different percentages of cooperating autonomous vehicles in a mixed environment with human drivers concerning energy savings, traffic flow and safety. Using modeling, simulation and optimization techniques different collaborative functionality, and different traffic infrastructure will be evaluated to identify the best conditions for real traffic tests which then will be prepared together with industry.

The following requirements are mandatory:

• A doctoral degree in Electrical Engineering, Engineering Physics, Computer Engineering Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent foreign degree. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
• Social skills, meaning that you enjoy collaborating with others

You are expected to be somewhat accustomed to teaching, and to demonstrate good potential within research and education.

The following experience will strengthen your application:

• It is highly meritorious if the doctoral degree has been obtained within the last three years prior to the Final date to receive applications
• Experience of cooperation with several partners such as companies and authorities, especially with the vehicle industry
• Knowledge of Swedish is an advantage

The research project aims at evaluating the benefits of collaborative algorithms given different percentages of cooperating autonomous vehicles in a mixed environment with human drivers concerning energy savings, traffic flow and safety. Using modeling, simulation and optimization techniques different collaborative functionality, and different traffic infrastructure will be evaluated to identify the best conditions for real traffic tests which then will be prepared together with industry.

• Using state-of-the-art algorithms, evaluate the impact of collaborative functionality depending on traffic situations and %- of collaborating vehicles considering energy savings, traffic flow and safety.
• In collaboration with industry partners and road authorities, investigate possible places for implementing the tests in real traffic.
• Publish your results in journals and present them at international conferences.
• Supervise master's and/or PhD students to a certain extent.
• Possibility to engage in teaching at undergraduate/master's level.

The position is meritorious for future roles in academia, industry, or the public sector.

The position is a temporary full-time employment for two years with the possibility of a one-year extension.

The position requires physical presence throughout the entire employment. A valid residence permit must be presented by the start date, otherwise the offer may be withdrawn.

• As a postdoc at Chalmers, you are an employee and enjoy all employee benefits. Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.
• A dynamic and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg.
• Read more about Sweden's generous parental leave, subsidized day care, free schools, healthcare etc at Move To Gothenburg.

Chalmers is dedicated to improving gender balance and actively works with equality projects, such as the GENIE Initiative for gender equality and excellence. We celebrate diversity and consider equality and inclusion as fundamental aspects of all our activities.

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