Post-doc position (1,5 years) at University of Dubrovnik, within Conduction (Optimal control and model reduction for evolution and data driven problems) project and aligned with the European COST Action CA24136 - Interactions between Control Theory and Machine Learning (InterCoML). 
Starting Date: Negotiable, with a preference on October 1, 2026. 
Salary (gross): approx. 3.000€ per month. 
Responsibilities: The candidate will work on problems related to the Work packages 1 and 2 (Optimal control problems for evolution systems. Spectral analysis of Gramian operators, Lyapunov and Riccati equation) of the project. Special intention will be given to interactions among control theory and machine learning. He/she will be expected to work effectively within the project team, to have the ability to develop and apply new concepts, to write numerical codes and run the simulations, as well as to write clearly and concisely for publication. 
Required qualifications: 

• a PhD in Mathematics or Applied Mathematics, or related field, at the time of the appointment, 

• a high-level experience in control theory and/or machine learning, 

• good knowledge of English (oral/written). 

Additional preferences will be given to candidates:

• with experience in Machine Learning and/or Partial Differential Equations and/or Numerical Analysis, 

• with a successful research record, 

• able to develop computational codes (Python and/or MATLAB). 

How to Apply for the Position: To apply, candidates must email to conduction26@unidu.hr the following: 

• a CV, with a detailed research record and the list of publications, 

• copy of PhD diploma, 

• transcript of grades from the master and PhD studies. 

The best candidates will be asked to provide two letters of recommendation, which should be sent directly from the referees. 
Deadline: July 1, 2026. Candidates who expect to obtain their PhD shortly after the application deadline are also eligible to apply. 
Contact: For additional information feel free to reach out to conduction26@unidu.hr . 

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