The research area of specific interest includes algorithms for numerical optimization, especially linear and quadratic programming, conic optimization, mixed-integer programming, sequential convex programming, optimization algorithms for trajectory generation, optimization algorithms for real-time control, and optimization algorithms for embedded platforms. The successful candidate is expected to perform leading research in this area, possibly with applications to control and dynamical systems, to demonstrate it through application to one or more of the domains above, to publish in top conferences and journals, and to develop over the years a fundamental research agenda aimed at impacting the scientific community and the Mitsubishi Electric's future technology.
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Seniority of the candidate will be taken into account to determine the position level. Interested parties must submit a cover letter and an up to one-page statement of research interests.
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