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1 - Working at the VUBFor more than 50 years, the Vrije Universiteit Brussel has stood for freedom, equality and solidarity, and this is very much alive on our campuses among students and staff alike. At the VUB, you will find a diverse collection of personalities: innovators pur sang, but above all people who are 100% their authentic selves. With some 4,000...

PhD Student – Human Brain Project The Coma Science Group, directed by Pr. Steven Laureys, at the GIGA research Centre – University of Liege (https://www.gigacoma.uliege.be 1) is seeking to hire a highly motivated PhD student. Position starts in April 2020 (3‑year funding, full‑time, with a 6‑month trial period). The candidate will work on...

Vrije Universiteit Brussel zoekt een nieuwsgierige PhD‑kandidaat om baanbrekende technologieën te ontwikkelen voor diagnose van chromosomale afwijkingen in vroege IVF‑embryo’s. Je werkt binnen de Research Group Genetic, Reproduction and Development, gevestigd op Brussels Health Campus (Jette).Daarbij combineer je genomische data‑analyse met...

NXP Semiconductors in Belgium is seeking a talented AI security researcher to push the boundaries of secure AI for edge devices. You will explore model protection, adversarial AI, privacy-preserving ML, and TEEs while aligning with automotive, industrial, and IoT applications used daily by millions.The role welcomes candidates who recently completed a PhD,...

KU Leuven is seeking a PhD candidate to work within the Mecha(tro)nic System Dynamics (LMSD) division of the Department of Mechanical Engineering. The project, under the PACCAR Chair: Future Engineering Design, will develop a cross-disciplinary digital twin framework that couples technical performance with lifecycle cost and sustainability considerations.You...

KU Leuven offers a full-time doctoral scholarship for a PhD candidate focused on Machine Learning to enhance supermarket operations. The position involves participation in scientific research across both KU Leuven and SKEMA Business School.Candidates should hold a Master's in a relevant field, have excellent academic results, and strong programming skills in...

KU Leuven invites applications for a full-time PhD position within the M4GIC-ILC project, aiming to develop trustworthy AI methods for invasive lobular carcinoma using multi-site breast cancer data.You will fine-tune foundation models on H&E and immunohistochemistry slides, learn robust representations, and compare self-supervised and fine-tuning approaches...

PhD Position: Anthropological Study on Interreligious dialogue in Morocco The Department of Social and Cultural Anthropology and the Faculty of Theology and Religious Studies at the KU Leuven are seeking a doctoral researcher to conduct ethnographic research on interreligious dialogue, Jewish-Muslim heritage, and education in Morocco. This PhD project is...

Mercor is hiring PhD-level scientists based in Belgium to help make advanced AI models safer by writing prompts in Belgian Dutch and evaluating model responses for accuracy and safety. No prior AI/ML experience is required—we will train you on the workflow.You will apply structured guidelines to classify prompts, work with chemistry, biology, or related...

KU LEUVEN invites applications for a PhD research position at the Kulak campus in Kortrijk. The project investigates a Cognitive Digital Twin for offshore infrastructure, blending knowledge graphs, stream processing, AI and edge/cloud computing to understand data and operations.Applicants hold a master's in Computer Science, AI or similar, enjoy independent...

Medpace, Inc. is seeking candidates with Radiopharmaceutical or Nuclear Medicine PhDs or post-doctoral research experience for a full-time, office-based Associate Clinical Trial Manager (aCTM).You will work with Project Coordinators and Clinical Trial Managers on clinical trial management activities, applying analytical and academic skills to administration...

Universiteit Gent zoekt een Assistent voor de vakgroep Metajuridica, Privaat- en Ondernemingsrecht. De positie betreft een tijdelijke aanstelling van twee jaar met mogelijkheid tot verlenging en start vanaf 1 december 2026.Je voert wetenschappelijk onderzoek uit ter voorbereiding van een doctoraatsproefschrift in economisch Recht en levert...

Vrije Universiteit Brussel invites applications for a PhD student position in the Faculty of Engineering, MeMC department, focusing on next-generation steel roof decking with micro-profiling and perforations. The project combines experimental and numerical work to understand stability and design of innovative roofing systems.The predoctoral researcher will...

Mercor in Belgium is seeking PhD-level scientists who are fluent in Dutch and English to help make advanced AI models safer. You will write expert prompts in Belgian Dutch and annotate model answers for accuracy and safety.No prior AI/ML experience is required; training is provided. You will apply structured guidelines to classify prompts and conversations...

KU Leuven invites applications for a four-year PhD position at its Brussels campus (LIRIS). The PhD is within the Business Economics program (Management Informatics) and combines SBPM with IoT and real-time analytics to measure sustainability in operations.As a doctoral researcher, you will receive advanced training, supervision by international experts, and...

Medpace is seeking Infectious Disease PhDs and/or Post-Doctoral researchers for a full-time, office-based Associate Clinical Trial Manager to join our Clinical Trial Management team. The aCTM will work with Project Coordinators and Clinical Trial Managers on clinical trial management activities.This role offers solid foundational training, an international...

ProjectThis job opening covers a PhD position (4 years) at the STADIUS-BIOMED group of the Electrical Engineering Dept. ESAT of KU Leuven (Belgium) in the frame of the AI initiative of the Flemish Government. The goal of this research is to develop new machine learning methods for automated selection and optimization of input representations and views of...

VITO, a leading European research center, invites a senior scientific leader to shape AMO’s roadmap at the intersection of AI, optimization and sustainable infrastructure. You will mentor researchers, engineers and PhD candidates while driving high-impact, publishable research and cross-disciplinary collaboration.You will work with the Program Manager to...

KU Leuven invites applications for a PhD project focusing on interface coupling in ferroelectric/ferromagnetic/superconductor systems. The work spans growth, structural/chemical analysis, and magnetic/transport measurements to explore electric-field control of superconductivity in FE/FM/SC heterostructures.You will collaborate with imec Leuven and use...

Karlstad University in Gent is offering a position for a Doctoral Fellow in the Department of Experimental Clinical and Health Psychology. This full-time role involves conducting research on autism as part of a funded project. Candidates should hold a Master’s degree in Psychology and have strong research interest.The position offers a supportive research...