Do you want to be at the forefront of using computer science to make us better prepared for future pandemics?
Are you excited to use reinforcement learning (RL) algorithms to learn new things and to help experts with their decisions?
Join our FWO-SBO project ANTICIPATE, a collaboration between VUB and UA, starting in October 2025.
Your profile:
- Master’s degree in computer science or a related domain such as physics, mathematics or applied mathematics.
- Strong academic track record.
- Interest in epidemic simulators and AI.
- 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: 31/07/2025. 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.