Hydraulik-Ingeniør Aalborg - Energieffektiv Systemkontrol

Your work tasks

• Develop and model hydraulic systems with a focus on energy-efficient architectures.
• Integrate safety functions into system design in accordance with relevant standards
• Design and develop control strategies for hydraulic systems
• Implement control algorithms capable of handling dynamic and varying operating conditions in mobile hydraulic drive construction machines
• Conduct simulations and experimental testing to validate system performance
• Document and disseminate research results through scientific publications and presentations

The PhD candidate will work at the interface of modelling, system design, and control engineering, contributing to the development of the next generation of intelligent, energy-efficient hydraulic systems.

The position is offered in relation to the research group Fluid Power and the PhD Student will be positioned to the section for Mechatronics.

Your competencies

• Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Electro-Mechanical System Design, or a related field
• Experience with modelling of mechanical and hydraulic systems
• Ability to develop and analyze dynamic system models using MATLAB/Simulink and Python or similar tools)
• Strong knowledge of classical and modern control theory
• Experience in designing control strategies for energy-efficient fluid power systems
• Experience with modelling and control of hydraulic displacement controlled systems and hydraulic transformers
• Hands-on experience with experimental setups and laboratory testing of electro-hydraulic systems
• Familiarity with embedded systems or real-time control implementation is an advantage
• Strong problem-solving and analytical abilities
• Ability to work independently and structure complex research tasks
• Interest in interdisciplinary research at the interface of modelling, design, and control
• Communication Skills
  • Good written and oral communication skills in English and Danish is preferred
  • Ability to document and present research results in scientific publications and conferences

Qualification requirements

• Application, stating reasons for applying and qualifications in relation to the position
• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Diplomas (bachelor’s and master’s degree diploma, including grades)
• Project description (3-5 pages), which describes the applicant’s initial thoughts and ideas related to the specific project applied for. This includes a brief state-of-the-art (including short list of references), a time schedule and how the applicant intends to shed light on the project objectives. All documentation should be in English and merged in a single PDF document. Please note that applications which do not follow the announcement’s guidelines will not be considered.
• Other relevant documents

The application must be submitted via Aalborg University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aalborg University’s website.

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Further information  

The assessment of candidates for the position will be carried out by qualified experts. Shortlisting will be applied. This means that after the application deadline, the head of the department, with the assistance of the hiring committee, will select the applicants to be assessed. All applicants will be informed whether they have been shortlisted for assessment or not.

The hiring process at Aalborg University may include a risk assessment as a tool to identify potential risks associated with new hires, ensuring the safety, compliance, and integrity of the workplace. Read more about The Doctoral School of Engineering and Science

Salary and terms of employment

At Aalborg University’s Doctoral School, engineering PhD students enjoy unique career development opportunities. These include personalized DISC profile assessments with feedback, career-focused courses, and networking events with trade unions, employers, and other relevant parties. Learn more about these initiatives at our Career Hub.

The employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities (the Appointment Order) and the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities (in Danish).

Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with the collective agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the state (AC collective agreement) (in Danish). There is a mutual probationary period of 3 months for the position.

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