Postdoctoral Researcher – Iterative Learning Control of Industrial Systems

The Control and Automation group at inspire AG, an ETH Zurich strategic partner, offers a full-time postdoctoral position in Zurich with an industrial partner and ETH’s Automatic Control Laboratory. The researcher will develop iterative learning control and parameter-optimisation algorithms, connect theoretical analysis to tests on industrial hardware, and design adaptive control and estimation methods. The project aims to improve real-world industrial efficiency through learning-based control, process monitoring and practical guarantees.

The advertised planned start is October 2026; the source labels the appointment permanent and specifies no application deadline. Applications are currently accepted according to the official vacancy instructions. Applicants send the listed documents to the employer with reference “ILC Postdoc”; the source page supplies the contact and document requirements.

PhD in robotics, electrical or mechanical engineering, computer science, or a related field; learning-based and iterative learning control; linear algebra, numerical methods, optimisation and control theory. Excellent English is required; German is beneficial. Online optimisation, adaptive control and industrial hardware experience are advantageous. Supply a CV, cover letter, transcripts, 2–3 reference contacts and two representative publications.