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PhD Position in Cooperative Perception & Multiterminal AI for Autonomous Vehicles, Belgium

Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) is offering PhD Position in Cooperative Perception & Multiterminal AI for Autonomous Vehicles for the academic session 2025/2026.

To be eligible, applicants must have a master’s degree in a relevant field such as Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Applied Mathematics, with strong skills in machine learning, computer vision, or signal processing, and experience in deep learning frameworks.

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Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) is a dynamic, research-driven university located in the heart of Brussels, Belgium. Founded on the principles of freedom, critical thinking, and equality, VUB promotes independent research and academic excellence. With a diverse and international community, it offers high-quality education and cutting-edge research across a wide range of disciplines.

Application Deadline: 1 August 2025

Brief Description

  • University or Organization: Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB)

  • Department: Faculty of Engineering, Department of Electronics and Informatics (ETRO)

  • Course Level: PhD

  • Award: Fully funded doctoral grant (initially for 12 months, renewable up to 48 months)

  • Access Mode: Online

  • Number of Awards: 1

  • Nationality: Domestic and international

  • The award can be taken in: Belgium

Eligibility

  • Eligible Countries: All nationalities are eligible to apply.

  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in the field of Cooperative Perception, Multiterminal AI, Machine Learning, Computer Vision, and related areas within the engineering and informatics disciplines.

  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:

    • Hold a Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, (Applied) Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.

    • Have a strong foundation in machine learning, signal processing, computer vision, and/or information theory.

    • Possess hands-on experience with deep learning frameworks (e.g., PyTorch, TensorFlow, JAX).

    • Demonstrate strong programming skills, analytical capabilities, and fluency in English.

    • Have not held an assistantship paid from operational resources for more than 12 cumulative months.

    • Experience with robotics, UAVs, or autonomous vehicles and previous publications in top-tier venues are advantageous.

How to Apply

Interested candidates must apply before 1 August 2025 via jobs.vub.be and email the following documents in a single PDF to Prof. Nikos Deligiannis at [email protected]:

  • Cover Letter (1–2 pages) outlining motivation and fit

  • Curriculum Vitae (including education, skills, and publications)

  • Academic Transcripts (Bachelor’s and Master’s)

  • Optional Research Statement (if not included in the cover letter)

  • Contact details of 2–3 referees

For inquiries about the position, contact Prof. Deligiannis at [email protected] or +32 (0)2 629 1683.

Benefits

  • Full-time doctoral scholarship (initial 12 months, renewable up to 4 years)

  • Competitive monthly stipend aligned with government pay scales

  • Opportunity to publish in leading conferences and journals (CVPR, NeurIPS, ICLR, INFOCOM, etc.)

  • Extensive homeworking options with telework or internet allowance

  • 35 days of leave annually, plus year-end campus closure and additional holidays

  • Hospitalization insurance at no cost

  • Reimbursement for public transport or cycling commute

  • Discounted meals at campus restaurants and access to sports facilities

  • Nursery access and childcare discounts near campus

  • Professional development through VUB training platforms

  • A dynamic, inclusive, and supportive research environment

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