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PhD Student - Department of Electronics and Information Systems

Ghent UniversityGhent, Belgium

Il y a 10 jours

Description de poste

Last application date Aug 31, 2025 00 : 00

Department TW06 - Department of Electronics and Information Systems

Contract Limited duration

Degree You hold a Master’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, (technical) cognitive science, Human-Computer Interaction or areas relevant to the research topic (for example, computational linguistics with a keen interest in robotics and AI).

Occupancy rate 100%

Vacancy type Research staff

Job description

ABOUT GHENT UNIVERSITY

Ghent University is a world of its own. Employing more than 15.000 people, it is actively involved in education and research, management and administration, as well as technical and social service provision on a daily basis. It is one of the largest, most exciting employers in the area and offers great career opportunities.

With its 11 faculties and more than 85 departments offering state-of-the-art study programmes grounded in research in a wide range of academic fields, Ghent University is a logical choice for its staff and students.

The Artificial Intelligence and Robotics (AIRO) group of IDLab is are looking for a m / f / x doctoral student to support the social robotics research

YOUR JOB

You will join the research team working on Human-Robot Interaction, to build and study the AI powering social robots. These robots interact with people in a natural manner by, for example, using speech, gestures, facial expressions and language. By using natural communication, these robots are easier to interact with and have many applications in entertainment, services, education, collaborative robotics and therapy
You will work on the technical aspects of social robots, including LLM, VLM and embodied AI, with specific applications to collaborative interaction with people.
You will work towards a PhD degree. Engaging with scientific and technical research at PhD level, publishing and engaging with colleagues, both nationally and internationally.

Job profile

You hold a Master’s degree in computer science, electrical engineering, (technical) cognitive science, Human-Computer Interaction or areas relevant to the research topic (for example, computational linguistics with a keen interest in robotics and AI).

Good programming skills are essential (Python, C++ or other) as you will programming robots and state-of-the-art AI systems. We also require good analytical skills, as we expect you to be both a scientist and an engineer.

Good to excellent English language skills (spoken as well as written).

As the PhD position is highly interdisciplinary, an interest in cognitive science, psychology or other themes related to social robotics and AI is commendable.

WHAT WE CAN OFFER YOU

We offer a full-time position as a doctoral fellow, consisting of an initial period of 12 months, which - after a positive evaluation, will be extended to a total maximum of 48 months.

Your contract will start on 01 / 10 / 2025 at the earliest.

The fellowship amount is 100% of the net salary of an AAP member in equal family circumstances. The individual fellowship amount is determined by Team Personnel Administration based on family status and seniority. A grant that meets the conditions and criteria of the regulations for doctoral fellowships is considered free of personal income tax.

All Ghent University staff members enjoy a number of benefits, such as a wide range of training and education opportunities, 36 days of holiday leave (on an annual basis for a full-time job) supplemented by annual fixed bridge days, bicycle allowance and eco vouchers. Click here for a complete overview of all the staff benefits

How to apply

Your application should include

A letter motivating your application. Why do you wish to pursue a PhD in this area? How does your expertise match the research? What is your -if any- prior experience?

A full curriculum vitae, please include links to any theses or publications (if any). If appropriate, copies of relevant degrees or grades.

The names and contact details of at least 2 referees. Recommendation letters can be included with your application, but are not needed at the time of application.

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