Research associate position available

[Eric Wan]

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                  RESEARCH ASSOCIATE  

The OGI School or Science and Engineering at OHSU has an opening for a
post doctoral research associate or post-MS graduate to participate in
an interdisciplinary UAV neural controls project.  

Project overview:

This project involves the design and implementation of nonlinear
controllers using neural networks applied to agile maneuvering of
Unnamed Aerial Vehicles (UAV). The control approach is based on a model
predictive control framework implemented with a neural network feedback
controller.  An inner-loop state-dependent Riccati equation (SDRE)
controller is also used for trajectory initialization and increased
stability.  The UAV platform consists of an X-Cell-60 R/C helicopter
that has been instrumented with custom avionics.  The current effort is
focused on control design and optimization for real-time implementation
necessary to perform flight demonstrations. The successful candidate
will work closely with an interdisciplinary team of software and control
engineers, with specific responsibility for various aspects pertaining
to control design, testing, and system integration.

Home page: http://www.cse.ogi.edu/PacSoft/projects/sec/

Requirements: Candidate should have a Ph.D. or M.S. with an expertise in
nonlinear controls, neural networks, and flight dynamics.   Salary range
$35,000 - $55,000 plus benefits.

Location:  OHSU's OGI School of Science and Engineering campus is in
Hillsboro, Oregon, approximately 11 miles west of downtown Portland.

Sponsor: DARPA

Oregon Health & Science University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please e-mail inquiries and background information to both Prof. Eric A.
Wan <ericwan at ece.ogi.edu> and Prof. Richard Kieburtz <dick at cse.ogi.edu>.