Ph.D Position: Dimensionality reduction and feature extraction in massive combustion data sets

Offer Description
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Are you ready to tackle the challenges of climate change energy decarbonization? Become part of ENCODING, a European research network that aims to help predict the impact of RSF in energy-intensive industries (EIIs).
We are seeking for a bright doctoral candidate to push the boundaries of science, engineering and data-driven innovation. Collaborate with us and contribute to a greener future.
LOCATION:
Co-tutelle program between Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (Madrid, Spain) and Université Libre de Bruxelles (Brussels, Belgium):
– 1 year and 9 months at UPM under de supervision of Prof. Soledad LeClainche Martínez
– Complete the remainder of the program at ULB under the supervision of Prof. Alessandro Parente
ABOUT THE PROJECT:
In this role, you will explore novel ways of understanding and optimizing combustion systems for a sustainable energy future. Your work will focus on:
– Develop state-of-the-art feature extraction algorithms to classify and parametrize combustion processes.
– Optimize low-dimensional manifolds using techniques like kernel methods, sampling, and data-driven modal decomposition (PCA, DMD, etc).
– Design hybrid diagnostics methods that combine data-driven insights and first-principle approaches to tackle turbulent combustion challenges.
WHY JOINING ENCODING?
– Address Global Challenges: contribute to decarbonizing energy-intensive industries, advancing renewable synthetic fuels.
– Collaborative environment: join our other PhD students and the universities and industrial network for this fun ride!
– Career Development: Become a Marie Sklodowska-Curie fellow.
REQUIREMENTS:
– Hold or graduate this year of an MSc or equivalent in chemistry, mathematics, engineering, physics, computer science, or any related fields.
– Not be in possession of a doctoral degree.
– You haven’t lived or worked in Spain for more than 12 months in the past 3 years.
– Fluent in English. Any other language, especially the language of the country in which the application is submitted, would be a plus.
– Research experience is not required, but it would be a plus. Enthusiasm and ambition are essential!
WHAT WE OFFER?
– Competitive salary:
Gross Salary: 2.882 € / month or 3.053 € / month with family
– Hands-on research
– Exciting locations: enjoy Madrid and Brussels during your co-tutelle program
– Supportive environment: we value diversity and are committed to create an inclusive and respectful workplace.
OTHER IMPORTANT INFORMATION:
– Starting date: As soon as possible.
HOW TO APPLY:
If you would like to be part of this remarkable Doctoral Network, do not hesitate to send an email to [email protected] and [email protected] with:
– your CV,
– a small presentation/purpose letter,
– the name of 2 referees,
– academic records
Please, indicate in the subject of the email “ENCODING PhD position”.

Where to apply
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E-mail [email protected]

Requirements
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Research Field Engineering
Education Level Master Degree or equivalent
Specific Requirements
– Hold or graduate this year of an MSc or equivalent in chemistry, mathematics, engineering, physics, computer science, or any related fields.
– Not be in possession of a doctoral degree.
– You haven’t lived or worked in Spain for more than 12 months in the past 3 years.
– Fluent in English. Any other language, especially the language of the country in which the application is submitted, would be a plus.
– Research experience is not required, but it would be a plus. Enthusiasm and ambition are essential!
Languages ENGLISH
Level Excellent

Additional Information
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Work Location(s)
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Number of offers available 1
Company/Institute ETSIAE
Country Spain
State/Province Madrid
City Madrid

Contact
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City Madrid
Website
http://www.ulb.behttp://encoding.ulb.behttps://www.etsiae.upm.es
Street Plaza Cardenal Cisneros, 3
Postal Code 20080