Mission
The EPFL computer vision lab ( https://www.epfl.ch/labs/cvlab/ ) is looking for a postdoctoral fellow to work on issues related to co-design for aerodynamic shape and control along the lines described in the following tech report https://arxiv.org/abs/2603.06760 . A potential target application is the design of model gliders to compete in FAI competitions such as https://www.fai.org/page/f5-electric-flight .
Profile
Potential candidates are expected to have:
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A doctorate in an aeronautics-related field
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A good knowledge of Control Theory, both classical and deep learning based
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A solid publication record in top level ML venues such as NeurIPs, ICML, and ICLR
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An interest in going beyond theory all the way to a flying prototype
We offer
Informations
Only applications submitted through the online platform are considered. You are asked to supply:
- A brief cover letter (pdf, up to 2 pages).
And in one PDF:
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A CV with a publication list.
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A research statement (pdf, up to 3 pages).
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Contact details for 3 referees.
Contract start date : Flexible (Summer 2026 preferred)
Activity rate : 100%
Contract type : CDD
Duration : One year, renewable