The Department of Aerospace Engineering at Ryerson University has a strong and vibrant research programme with a focus on system design, dynamics, and control. Four Ph.D studentships are immediately available in the areas of Nonlinear Dynamics and Control, Orbit and Attitude Dynamics and Control, Formation Flying, Underactuated Systems, and Fault-Tolerant and Intelligent Control. The research will be supervised by Professor Krishna Kumar, Canada Research Chair and in collaborations with Canadian and American industries. The candidates will have an opportunity to work with these industries on real problems of practical significance.

The research involves theoretical and experimental work. The candidates should have a master’s/doctoral degree in Mathematics/ Aerospace /Mechanical/ Electrical/ Electronics/ Computer
engineering. The candidates must have a strong background in mathematics, dynamics, and control. Experience with MATLAB is essential. Knowledge of orbital or attitude dynamics is desirable. The prospective candidates should send (preferably by email before July 28, 2008) their resumes along with names and contact information of three references as well as copies of research papers to:

Dr. Krishna Kumar, Associate Professor
Canada Research Chair
Department of Aerospace Engineering, Ryerson University
350 Victoria Street, Toronto, ON M5B 2K3, Canada
Tel: +1-416-979-5000 Ext. 4908; Fax: +1-416-979-5056
Email: kdkumar[ at ]ryerson.ca

Deadline: July 28, 2008.