<div><p>We are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to join our team as a <b>Postdoctoral Research Associate in Feedback Control Theory / Mathematical Systems Theory</b>. This role offers an exciting opportunity to conduct fundamental, high‑impact research in robust feedback control theory within the <b>Department of Electrical and Electronic Engineering</b>, School of Engineering, at the University of Manchester.</p><p>You will work under the direction of <b>Professor Alexander Lanzon</b>, Chair in Control Engineering, contributing to the project “Input‑restricted robust feedback control theory for nonlinear dynamical systems”. The role sits within a dynamic, inclusive and internationally recognised research environment with a strong tradition of excellence in control systems research.</p><p>This is a <b>full‑time, fixed‑term post for 3 years</b>, starting as soon as possible after interview, based on the University’s Oxford Road campus.</p><h3>Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>Conduct leading‑edge theoretical research in feedback control and mathematical systems theory</li><li>Develop new robustness and stability analysis results for nonlinear dynamical systems with norm‑restricted exogenous signals</li><li>Publish high‑quality research outputs in internationally leading journals such as IEEE Transactions on Automatic Control and Automatica</li><li>Collaborate closely with Professor Lanzon and members of the Control Systems research group</li><li>Disseminate research through conferences, seminars, outreach activities and scholarly publications</li></ul><h3>Essential Criteria</h3><ul><li>A PhD (or equivalent) in feedback control theory, mathematical systems theory or a closely related area</li><li>Strong theoretical grounding in mathematical systems theory and feedback control</li><li>Knowledge of topics such as passivity, dissipativity, IQC theory, absolute stability or robustness analysis</li><li>A strong publication record in leading international journals relevant to control theory</li><li>Ability to work independently, self‑motivate and develop new research ideas to completion</li></ul><h3>Desirable Criteria</h3><ul><li>Experience with functional analysis concepts (e.g. Hilbert spaces, L2 and L2‑induced norms)</li><li>Experience working with internationally recognised researchers or research groups</li><li>Experience contributing to research funding proposals</li></ul><h3>Benefits</h3><ul><li>Generous employer pension contribution</li><li>29 days annual leave plus bank holidays, along with Christmas closure</li><li>Access to world‑class engineering facilities, including the new £500m Engineering Building</li></ul><p>Applications close at midnight on the closing date.</p></div>