In the department Distributed Control in Networked Systems has several vacancies for student assistants and research assistants.

Typhoon's hardware-in-the-loop simulation system offers the opportunity to validate modern control approaches during the design phase using real-time models of complex energy systems, such as smart grids. We are always looking for assistants to support us in the implementation of simulation models for control synthesis and simulative validation in Typhoon-HiL. Both Andreas Rauh and Marit Lahme are available as contact persons for detailed coordination of the work topics.

Thematic background:

Power electronic actuators and battery systems can be optimised in terms of their efficiency through the use of modern control algorithms and methods for model-based estimation of variables that cannot be directly measured and operated in such a way that fault conditions can be detected or, in the best case, avoided through suitable adaptation strategies. To this end, the "Distributed Control in Networked Systems" department is currently designing laboratory test benches and putting them into operation. These test benches will be used to develop and experimentally validate the above methods in both research and teaching. In addition, practical setups such as a 3D crane system or an electric drive train are being realised, which will be used directly to illustrate methodological findings in control engineering in internships for Bachelor's and Master's courses.

Your tasks as an assistant:

• Creative involvement in the design and commissioning of test benches
• Implementation of innovative control systems in Matlab/Simulink
• Simulative investigation of the system behaviour
• Experimental parameter identification
• Experimental controller validation

Requirements:

• Interest in working on exciting research-related topics from various areas of control engineering
• Sound basic mathematical knowledge
• Programming skills in Matlab, Python or C/C++
• Ability to work in a team

What we offer you:

• Intensive professional support in a pleasant working environment
• Modern laboratory infrastructure
• Opportunity to work as an assistant in preparation for Bachelor's and Master's theses
• Work on exciting research topics
• Excellent contacts with international research partners