Are you an experienced researcher looking to make a significant impact in the field of AI to stand better prepared for the next pandemic?
Join our FWO-SBO project ANTICIPATE, starting in October 2025, to help hospitals detect respiratory viruses early and optimize pandemic response strategies.
Your profile:
- PhD in computer science, with a specialisation in artificial intelligence, or a related domain.
- Strong academic track record and publication history.
- Experience in developing and applying machine learning algorithms.
- Scientific mindset and strive for excellence.
- Team player with the ability to work autonomously.
- Open to work in an interdisciplinary context.
- Strong communication skills in English.
- Experience with (or willingness to learn) project coordination.
We offer:
- Fully-funded postdoctoral 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 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 PhD 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.