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

Offer Description ------------------ 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 ------------------ E-mail [email protected] Requirements ------------------ 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 ------------------ Work Location(s) ------------------ Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute ETSIAE Country Spain State/Province Madrid City Madrid Contact ------------------ City Madrid Website http://www.ulb.behttp://encoding.ulb.behttps://www.etsiae.upm.es Street Plaza Cardenal Cisneros, 3 Postal Code 20080