Are you passionate about coming up with new reinforcement learning (RL) algorithms to support real-world problems?
Do you want to contribute to early detection of respiratory viruses and optimize pandemic response strategies?
Then we are looking for you! Join our FWO-SBO project ANTICIPATE, a collaboration between VUB, the University of Antwerp, and the Brussels University Hospital, starting October 2025.
Your profile:
- Master’s degree in computer science with a specialization in artificial intelligence or a related domain such as physics, mathematics or applied mathematics.
- Strong academic track record.
- Passion for developing new machine learning algorithms.
- Interest in developing high-performance simulators.
- Scientific mindset and strive for excellence.
- Team player with the ability to work autonomously.
- Strong communication skills in English.
We offer:
- Fully-funded PhD position (up to 4 years upon positive evaluation).
- Stimulating and lively scientific environment.
- Opportunity to collaborate with leading research groups in Belgium and abroad.
- Hospitalisation insurance, public transport reimbursement, and other benefits (more information is available at the VUB job website).
- Afterwork drinks and fun and team building activities.
How to apply: Send the following documents to info@ai.vub.ac.be, Leander Schietgat and Anca Florea.
- Cover letter of motivation (max. 2 pages).
- Detailed CV.
- Transcripts of academic records and degree certificates.
- Contact details of two references.
- Writing sample (preferably a copy of your master’s thesis).
Application deadline: 31/08/2025. Applications received after this date will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
For questions related to the content of the project, please contact Prof. Dr. Pieter Libin, pieter.libin@vub.be.