Postdoctoral Scholarship in Software Engineering

The University Of Antwerp
Antwerpen, Belgium
about 2 months ago

Role details

Contract type
Permanent contract
Employment type
Full-time (> 32 hours)
Working hours
Regular working hours
Languages
English

Tech stack

Artificial Intelligence Software Engineering Information Technology

Job description

  • Actively work on the preparation and defence of a PhD thesis in the intersection of Artificial Intelligence and Software Engineering.
  • Investigate how Artificial Intelligence and Software Engineering can reinforce one another.
  • Support existing research lines within:
  • ADREM Data Lab
  • AnSyMo, * Participate in a limited range of support tasks related to:
  • Teaching
  • Research management
  • Contribute to activities within the Department of Computer Science., * Opportunity to participate in academic activities related to your research.
  • Access to further development through training and education.

Financial Benefits

  • Monthly scholarship according to doctoral scholarship holder scales.
  • Ecocheques.
  • Internet-connectivity allowance.
  • Bicycle allowance.
  • Full reimbursement of public transport commuting costs.

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in Computer Science, or completion of the degree before appointment.

Academic Excellence

  • Evidence of excellent study results.

Research Experience

  • Master’s thesis demonstrating experience in:
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Software Engineering
  • Or both

Language Skills

  • Good command of English, both written and spoken.

Teaching and Research Competencies

  • Teaching competences in line with the University of Antwerp’s educational vision.
  • Research qualities in line with faculty and university research policies., + Quality
  • Integrity
  • Creativity
  • Cooperation

About the company

The University of Antwerp is a dynamic, forward-thinking, European university.

We offer an innovative academic education to more than 20,000 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 6,000 employees from 100 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., 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., The University of Antwerp received the European Commission’s HR Excellence in Research Award for its HR policy.

The university is a sustainable and family-friendly organisation that invests in employee growth and development.

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
  • Age

Applications from people with diverse backgrounds and characteristics are strongly encouraged.

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