MERL is looking for highly motivated interns to work in the domain of data-based controller design and algorithms for stochastic model predictive control (MPC) methods. The research involves the derivation, implementation, and validation of novel algorithms for optimization-based/data-driven control for industrial applications, e.g., related to autonomous driving and robotics. The ideal candidate has experience in either one or multiple of the following topics: stochastic MPC (e.g., scenario trees or tube MPC), (inverse) optimal control, convex and nonconvex optimization, parallel processing, real-time optimization, machine learning, statistical learning, and Bayesian inference. PhD students in engineering or mathematics, especially with a focus on stochastic and learning-based control or numerical optimization, are encouraged to apply. Publication of relevant results in conference proceedings or journals is expected. Capability of implementing the designs and algorithms in MATLAB/Python is expected; coding parts of the algorithms in C/C++ is a plus. The expected duration of the internship is 3-6 months, and the start date is flexible. This internship is preferred to be onsite at MERL, but may be done remotely where you live if the COVID pandemic makes it necessary.

MERL is seeking a highly motivated and qualified intern to collaborate with the Control for Autonomy team in the development of hybrid control algorithms for cyberphysical system. The potential subjects include formal methods for control synthesis, control barrier-functions, stabilizing control for hybrid dynamical systems, and optimal control of hybrid dynamics. The ideal candidate is expected to be working towards a PhD with strong emphasis in control theory, and to have interest and background in as many as possible among: predictive control, Lyapunov stability, formal methods for control, constrained control, optimization, and machine learning. Good programming skills in MATLAB, and/or Python are required. The expected duration of the internship is in the Spring of 2021, for a duration of 3-6 months. This internship is preferred to be onsite at MERL, but may be done remotely where you live if the COVID pandemic makes it necessary.

MERL is seeking highly motivated and qualified interns to collaborate on the implementation and experimental validation of algorithms for path/motion planning and optimization-based tracking control in autonomous vehicles. An ideal candidate should have experience in path planning and/or model predictive control (MPC) for autonomous vehicles, and the candidate should be familiar with Matlab and Simulink. Any experience with dSPACE (e.g., MicroAutoBox) or C/C++ code generation is a plus. Both MS and PhD students are welcome to apply. Start date for this internship is as soon as possible, and the expected duration is about 3 months. This internship is preferred to be onsite at MERL, but may be done remotely where you live if the COVID pandemic makes it necessary.