Postdoc in an aeronautics related field (CVLAB)

Description

The EPFL computer vision lab ( https://www.epfl.ch/labs/cvlab/ ) is looking for a postdoctoral fellow to work on issues related to co-design for aerodynamic shape and control along the lines described in the following tech report https://arxiv.org/abs/2603.06760 .
A potential target application is the design of model gliders to compete in FAI competitions such as https://www.fai.org/page/f5-electric-flight .

Profile

Potential candidates are expected to have:

• A doctorate in an aeronautics-related field
• A good knowledge of Control Theory, both classical and deep learning based
• A solid publication record in top level ML venues such as NeurIPs, ICML, and ICLR
• An interest in going beyond theory all the way to a flying prototype

We offer

• A stimulating and international working environment
• Competitive salary and excellent working conditions – more information can be found on our website (https://www.epfl.ch/campus/services/human-resources/en/basic-starting-salary-of-doctoral-assistants-and-postdocs/)
• Opportunity to perform state-of-the-art research in one of the most dynamic scientific institutions in Europe.
• Opportunity to interact with internationally renowned experts, and with a strong team of postdoctoral researchers and PhD students

Informations

Only applications submitted through the online platform are considered.
You are asked to supply:

• A brief cover letter (pdf, up to 2 pages).
• And in one PDF: A CV with a publication list.
• A research statement (pdf, up to 3 pages).
• Contact details for 3 referees.
• Contract start date : Flexible (Summer 2026 preferred)
• Activity rate : 100%
• Contract type : CDD
• Duration : One year, renewable