RA Reinforcement Learning and Predictive Control for Autonomous Systems

Job title:

RA Reinforcement Learning and Predictive Control for Autonomous Systems

Company

Loughborough University

Job description

RA Reinforcement Learning and Predictive Control for Autonomous Systems Job reference REQ250227 Date posted 26/03/2025 Application closing date 21/04/2025 Location Loughborough Package Specialist and Supporting Academic Research grade 6 from £35116 to £36130. Job descriptionWolfson School of Mechanical, Electrical and Manufacturing EngineeringFull Time, Fixed term for 12 months not extending beyond the project end date of 31 May 2026Join us and be part of a vibrant community at Loughborough University.Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for:We are looking for a Postdoctoral Research Associate on a full-time basis, to be based in the Control Systems Group within the Wolfson School of Engineering, to support the EPSRC grant: Learning of safety critical model predictive controllers for autonomous systems (AutoMPC).The AutoMPC project is running from May 2023 until April 2026 and develops methods for reinforcement learning of motion controllers for autonomous vehicles. The Research Associate will implement reinforcement learning and model predictive control algorithms in e.g. MATLAB or PyTorch, and later collaborate with the University of Padova, Italy to deploy controllers to their prototype self-balancing electric bike.Informal enquiries should be directed to Dr James Fleming, Principal Investigator by email at or by telephone on +44 (0) 1509 227 555For more information refer to the .Closing Date: 21 April 2025Our Benefits

• Generous annual leave allowance up to 44 days (inclusive of Bank Holidays & University closure days)
• Competitive pension schemes
• A range of childcare support initiatives and benefits including childcare vouchers; on-site university nursery (with salary sacrifice scheme); and holiday play schemes.
• We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies.
• BUPA Cash Plan (100 scheme)
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Season ticket loan scheme
• On campus parking with charging points for electric vehicles
• Fantastic range of sports facilities and preferential membership packages available

Loughborough University is committed to achieving equality and valuing diversity in all aspects of employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

Expected salary

£35116 – 36130 per year

Location

Loughborough, Leicestershire

Job date

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 01:21:55 GMT

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