Postdoctoral Research Associate in Feedback Control Theory / Mathematical Systems Theory The Un[...] in Manchester

# Postdoctoral Research Associate in Feedback Control Theory / Mathematical Systems TheoryThe University of Manchester | Manchester, UKClassification:Job reference: SAE-031604Salary: £37,694 - £46,049 per annum depending on experienceHours Per Week: Full Time (1 FTE)Closing date (DD/MM/YYYY): 05/08/2026Contract Duration: Fixed Term for 36 monthsAdvert and Application Portal: https://www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=45230We 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, theoretical research in robust feedback control theory within the Department of Electrical and Electronic 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 leading research environment with a strong tradition of excellence in control theory 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.You will be responsible for:a. Conducting leading‐edge theoretical research in feedback control and mathematical systems theoryb. Developing new robustness and feedback stability analysis results for nonlinear feedback systems subjected to norm‐restricted exogenous excitationsc. Publishing high‐quality research outputs in internationally leading journals such as IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control and Automaticad. Collaborating closely with Professor Lanzon and his teame. Disseminating research through journal publications, conferences, and seminarWe welcome candidates who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and approaches to their work.About YouWe encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You should demonstrate:Person Specifications:1. A PhD degree in a relevant area of feedback control theory or mathematical systems theory2. Strong theoretical grounding in mathematical systems theory and feedback control theory3. Strong knowledge of topics such as passivity, dissipativity, IQC theory, absolute stability, multiplier theory, functional analysis, robustness analysis, feedback stability analysis4. Experience with functional analysis concepts (e.g. Hilbert spaces, L2- and L2‐induced norms, inner products on L2, the extended L2e space, truncated norms/inner products)5. Publications in leading international journals on topics relevant for this post6. Ability to self‐motivate, initiate new research ideas, and evolve the new ideas to completion under limited supervision.7. Experience working with internationally recognised researchers or research groups8. Excellent English language, presentation abilities, and inter-personal skills.Please read the Further Particulars document linked at the end of the advert. It contains more information on the required skills necessary for this post and provides additional instructions on what is required for your application.You must apply via the University’s job application portal. You cannot apply via direct email.Advert and Application Portal: https://www.jobs.manchester.ac.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=45230 #J-18808-Ljbffr