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Department: Department of Electronics and Information and Communication Technologies
Regime Full-time
Let’s shape the future - University of Antwerp
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The Department of Electronics and Information and Communication Technologies in the Faculty of Applied Engineering is looking for a full-time (100%) doctoral scholarship holder in the field of artificial intelligence for hydroclimate extremes.
Position
- You will work actively on the preparation and defence of a PhD thesis focusing on the analysis of extreme events using deep learning methods. Your responsibilities will include developing deep learning-based methods for modeling extreme events such as floods, droughts, and compound extreme events and exploring their drivers.
- You will publish scientific articles related to the research project and present results at international conferences and meetings.
- You will carry out a limited number of teaching and research support tasks for a maximum of 2 hours per week.
- You will contribute to the Horizon Europe project SCEWERO and other relevant projects.
- You will supervise bachelor and master students.
Profile
- You hold (obtained no earlier than 1 March 2024), or will have obtained by the time you start work, a Master's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related fields.
- You have achieved a grade of at least distinction, cum laude, honors or onderscheiding for your Master's degree.
- 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.
- You are fluent in Python, machine learning, and deep-learning tools (e.g., TensorFlow, PyTorch).
- You can speak and write fluently in English.
- A background in hydroclimate extreme event analysis is desirable, but not mandatory.
- Having published in high-ranking conferences and journals in the field is an advantage.
- You are well-organized, have strong prioritization skills, consistently deliver on time, and are capable of autonomously planning and executing tasks.
What we offer
- We offer a doctoral scholarship for a period of 1 year. Following a positive evaluation, the scholarship can be renewed for another three years.
- The planned start date is 1 January 2026 or as soon as possible after that date.
- Your monthly scholarship amount is calculated according to the scholarship amounts for doctoral scholarship holders on the pay scales for Contract Research Staff (Dutch: Bijzonder Academisch Personeel, BAP).
- You will receive ecocheques, Internet-connectivity allowance, and a bicycle allowance or a full reimbursement of public transport costs for commuting.
- You will do most of your work at Campus Groenenborger 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 13 November 2025 (by midnight Brussels time). Click on the 'Apply' button and complete the online application form. Be sure to include the following attachments:
- a motivation letter
- your academic CV, including your diploma’s study results, details on the positioning of your grade (percentile or study group ranking), and proof of programming skills (e.g., a GitHub profile).
- 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.
- If you have any questions about the online application form, please check the frequently asked questions or send an email to jobs@uantwerpen.be. If you have any questions about the job itself, please contact Hossein Tabari (hossein.tabari@uantwerpen.be).
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.