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A Postdoctoral Research Fellow position is available in the School of Chemical Engineering, The University of New South Wales (UNSW) Sydney, Australia. Salary: AUD $93,578– $100,090 per annum plus 9.5% Superannuation and annual leave loading This is a full-time fixed term position for 1 year, with possibility of extension for a further 12 months. The Postdoctoral Research Fellow is required to carry out scientific research on an Australian Research Council (ARC) Discovery Project - “A Distributed Optimization-based Approach to Flexible Plantwide Control using Differential Dissipativity”. The Postdoctoral Research Fellow is expected to undertake the development on distributed differential dissipativity conditions for plantwide contraction and a framework for Distributed Economic Model Predictive Control (DEMPC). Selection Criteria * A PhD (or soon to be awarded) in Engineering or Mathematics or related area * Knowledge and research experience with nonlinear control theory, model predictive control, contradiction theory, distributed control and/or Stochastic systems and control (desirable) * Ability to supervise undergraduate students or equivalent experience in the supervision of junior staff in related projects (desirable) * Demonstrated knowledge and research experience with process control and modern control theories * Strong mathematical skills * Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research with limited supervision * Demonstrated track record of publications and conference presentations relative to opportunity * Demonstrated ability to work in a team, collaborate across disciplines and build effective relationships * Strong interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to communicate and interact with a diverse range of stakeholders and students * Knowledge of health and safety responsibilities and commitment to attending relevant health and safety training Please apply online at http://external- careers.jobs.unsw.edu.au/cw/en/job/495229/postdoctoral-fellow-research-arc For further information about the position, please contact: Professor Jie Bao - [log in to unmask] T: +61 2 9385 6755 Applications close: 18th November at 11pm Sydney time.