University of South Alabama · 3 hours ago
Graduate Research Assistant—Nonlinear Control and Robotics
Mobile, AL
Full-time
Onsite
New GradThe University of South Alabama is seeking a doctoral student to join their Controls, Automation, and Robotics lab. The role involves developing novel control algorithms, implementing real-time controllers, and validating theories through experiments on lab hardware.
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Responsibilities
Develop novel control algorithms that handle uncertainty and nonlinearity
Implement real-time controllers in MATLAB, Python, or C++
Run experiments on lab hardware to prove that your theory works in practice
Publish your findings in top-tier control and robotics venues
Qualification
Required
You have a background in Mechanical, Aerospace, or Electrical Engineering (or a related field)
You understand the fundamentals of control theory (linear systems, feedback, stability)
You are comfortable writing code to simulate dynamics and solve optimization problems
You are curious about how mathematical models map onto physical reality
Benefits
Full Tuition Waiver: You pay zero tuition.
Company
University of South Alabama
University of South Alabama is an educational institute that offers various academic courses and programs for students.
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