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The Department of Computer Science in the Faculty of Sciences is looking for a full-time (100%) doctoral scholarship holder in the field of Artificial Intelligence and Software Engineering.
Position
Research
- You will actively work on the preparation and defence of a PhD thesis in the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Software Engineering. In your PhD project you will investigate how both disciplines can reinforce one another.
- You will apply for a PhD fellowship to the research foundation in Flanders (FWO) in the academic year 2026-2027. Applications for other internal or external predoctoral funding programmes are encouraged.
- You will defend your thesis publicly and aim for publication in the scientific venues.
- You will support existing research lines within ADREM Data Lab (Artificial Intelligence) and AnSyMo (Software Engineering).
Teaching / Service
- You will participate in a limited range of support tasks related to teaching and/or research management within Department of Computer Science.
Profile
- You hold a master’s degree in computer science, or you will have obtained it by the time of appointment.
- You can provide evidence of excellent study results.
- Yor master thesis demonstrates experience with Artificial Intelligence and/or Software Engineering.
- You have a good knowledge of English, both oral and written.
- Your teaching competences are in line with the University of Antwerp’s educational vision.
- Your research qualities are in line with the faculty and university research policies.
- You act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity and cooperation.
What we offer
- We offer a doctoral scholarship for a period of one year. Following a positive evaluation, the scholarship can be extended for a maximum of four years.
- The planned start date is October 1st 2026 or as soon as possible after that date.
- We offer the opportunity to take part in academic activities within the scope of your work, as well as the opportunity to further develop yourself through training and education.
- Your monthly scholarship amount is calculated according to the scholarship amounts for doctoral scholarship holders.
- You will receive ecocheques, Internet-connectivity allowance, and a bicycle allowance or a full reimbursement of public transport costs for commuting.
- As a doctoral researcher, you will have access to a wide and varied range of courses and an educational credit through the Antwerp Doctoral School.
- You will do most of your work at Campus Middelheim in a dynamic and stimulating working environment.
- Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp here.
Want to apply?
- You can apply for this vacancy through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform up to and including Thursday, August 13, 2026 (by midnight Brussels time). Click on the 'Apply' button and complete the online application form. Be sure to include the following attachments:
- your academic CV
- a copy of your master’s thesis
- a list of references we may contact to hear about your academic qualifications.
- The selection committee reviews all applications as soon as possible after the application deadline. As soon as a decision is made, we will notify you. If you are still eligible after the pre-selection, you will be informed about the possible next step(s) in the selection procedure.
- Please note August 20 – August 21 as the likely dates for the selection interview (possibly on-line).
- If you have any questions about the online application form, please check the frequently asked questions or send an email to [email protected].
- We encourage reaching out to the two responsible professors before the application deadline.
The University of Antwerp received the European Commission’s HR Excellence in Research Award for its HR policy. We are a sustainable, family-friendly organisation which invests in its employees’ growth. We encourage diversity and attach great importance to an inclusive working environment and equal opportunities, regardless of gender identity, disability, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds and with diverse characteristics to apply.
