We are offering a fully funded PhD position to enthusiastic and highly motivated candidates to join our research team at the VUB Artificial Intelligence Laboratory.
You will join a multidisciplinary team of researchers that is dedicated to fundamental and strategic research at the intersection of the fields of artificial intelligence and social sciences, and be part of a team on international researchers in the EU project PEER.
Your profile:
- You have obtained a master’s degree in artificial intelligence, computer science with courses in AI, or a related domain. Experience with planning and reinforcement learning is a plus.
- You have a solid academic track record. You are passionate about developing new machine learning models and making their decisions transparent to their users.
- You strive for excellence and have a scientific mindset.
- You are a loyal team player, who can work autonomously and deliver solid scientific work.
- You have strong communication skills in English.
We offer:
- A fully-funded PhD position (up to 4 years upon positive evaluation)
- A stimulating and lively scientific environment
- The opportunity to carry out research at the highest international level, aiming for excellence in research with impact on society
- The opportunity to collaborate with leading research groups at different universities and companies in Europe as part of an international consortium in an EU project
- Hospitalisation insurance, public transport reimbursement and other benefits
How to apply:
To express your interest, please send the following documents to prof. dr. Ann Nowe (ann.nowe@vub.be) and Anca Florea (anca.florea@vub.be) with the e-mail subject “PEER PhD application”.
- Cover letter of motivation with contact information (max. 2 pages)
- A detailed CV
- Transcripts of academic records and degree certificates
- Name and contact details of two references who would be willing to write a recommendation letter if asked
The starting date can be decided upon in concertation with the candidate. All applications received before 20/08/2024 will be fully considered. Applications received after this date will be considered on a case by case basis depending on the number of unfilled positions left.