Let’s shape the future - University of Antwerp
The is a dynamic, forward-thinking, European university. We offer an innovative academic education to more than students, conduct pioneering scientific research and play an important service-providing role in society. We are one of the largest, most international and most innovative employers in the region. With more than employees from different countries, we are helping to build tomorrow's world every day. Through top scientific research, we push back boundaries and set a course for the future – a future that you can help to shape.
Position
1. You will publish scientific articles related to the research project.
2. You will carry out a limited number of teaching and research support tasks for the Electronics and ICT Engineering Technology Department.
Profile
3. You can demonstrate excellent study results (at least cum laude/with distinction).
4. Your teaching competences are in line with the University of Antwerp’s .
5. Your research qualities are in line with the faculty and .
6. You act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity and cooperation.
7. You have strong interest in communication networks, distributed systems, or cloud/edge computing.
8. You have at least basic programming skills (e.g., Python, C/C++, or similar).
9. You have good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
10. You have knowledge of 5G or beyond-5G network architectures (preferred).
11. You are familiar with virtualization, SDN/NFV, containerization, or orchestration platforms (preferred).
12. You have experience with AI/ML for networking or automation (preferred).
13. You have experience with experimental platforms or research projects.
14. You are proficient in English (written and spoken).
What we offer
15. We offer a doctoral scholarship for a period of one year. Following a positive evaluation each year, the scholarship can be renewed for another three years.
16. The planned start date is July 1st,, or as soon as possible after that date.
17. Your monthly scholarship amount is calculated according to the for doctoral scholarship holders.
18. You will receive eco vouchers, internet-connectivity allowance, and a bicycle allowance or a full reimbursement of public transport costs for commuting.
19. As a doctoral researcher, you will have access to a wide and varied range of courses and an educational credit through the .
20. You will do most of your work at City Campus (The Beacon) and Campus Groenenborger in a dynamic and stimulating working environment.
21. Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp .
22. 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.