Job Information
Organisation/Company: Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e)
Research Field: Computer science » Informatics; Computer science » Programming; Engineering » Computer engineering; Engineering » Electrical engineering
Researcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)
Application Deadline: 10 Sep 2026 - 21:59 (UTC)
Country: Netherlands
Type of Contract: Temporary
Job Status: Not Applicable
Hours Per Week: 38.0
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
You will develop AI methods for quantum information systems in the BIASlab, Department of Electrical Engineering, under supervision of Dr. Ivana Nikoloska.
Information
In this PhD position, you will develop advanced AI methods for quantum information systems. The work sits at the boundary of machine learning and quantum computation, addressing how quantum devices can remain robust and reliable when operating under real-world noise conditions.
What you'll contribute to
This PhD contributes to AI methods for quantum systems, laying scientific groundwork for making these systems more reliable and usable at scale.
Your research environment
You will join BIASlab, a research group in the Department of Electrical Engineering, under the supervision of Dr. Ivana Nikoloska. Dr. Nikoloska is also affiliated with the Casimir Institute.
What we're looking for
A Master's degree (or near-completion) in electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field, with a solid foundation in machine learning and/or quantum information theory.
Requirements
Specific Requirements
- A master’s degree (or an equivalent university degree) in electrical engineering, computer science, or a related field.
- A research-oriented attitude.
- Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team.
- Motivated to develop your teaching skills and coach students.
- Fluent in spoken and written English (C1 level).
Additional Information
Benefits
A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university, in an interdisciplinary setting and within an international network. You will work on a beautiful, green campus within walking distance of the central train station.
In addition, we offer you:
- Full-time employment for four years, with an intermediate assessment after nine months. You will spend a minimum of 10% of your four-year employment on teaching tasks, with a maximum of 15% per year of your employment.
- Salary and benefits (such as a pension scheme, paid pregnancy and maternity leave, partially paid parental leave) in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, scale P (min. € 3,204 - max. € 4,051 gross base salary per month (full-time)).
- In addition to your base salary, you will receive an 8% holiday allowance and an 8.3% year-end bonus, both calculated based on your annual gross base salary.
- As a TU/e employee, you participate in the ABP pension scheme, providing retirement pension and pension benefits for surviving dependents and occupational disability. TU/e pays 70% of the pension premium, while employees contribute the remaining 30%.
- High-quality training programs and other support to grow into a self-aware, autonomous scientific researcher. At TU/e we challenge you to take charge of your own learning process.
- An excellent technical infrastructure, and on-campus children's day care.
- Unlimited access to the modern on-campus TU/e Student Sports Center at an exceptionally affordable rate.
- We support your wellbeing with free 24/7 access to OpenUp, providing you and your family with mental health support, expert guidance, and online training.
- An allowance for commuting, working from home and internet costs.
- A Staff Immigration Team and a tax compensation scheme (the Expat Scheme) for international candidates.
On our website you can discover even more information about our conditions of employment. Build on your career at TU/e!
Selection process
We invite you to submit a complete application by using the apply button. The application should include a:
- Cover letter in which you describe your motivation and qualifications for the position.
- Curriculum vitae, including a list of your publications and the contact information of three references. Kindly note that we may reach out to references at any stage of the recruitment process. We recommend notifying your references upon submitting your application.
Ensure that you submit all the requested application documents. We give priority to complete applications.
We look forward to receiving your application and will screen it as soon as possible. The vacancy will remain open until the position is filled.
Additional comments
Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more? Please contact the hiring manager, dr. Ivana Nikoloska, i.nikoloska@tue.nl.
Visit our website for more information about the application process. You can also contact HRServices.ee@tue.nl.
Curious to hear more about what it’s like as a PhD candidate at TU/e? Please view the video.
Are you inspired and would you like to know more about working at TU/e? Please visit our career page.
Work Location(s)
Number of offers available: 1
Company/Institute: TU/e
Country: Netherlands
City: Eindhoven
Postal Code: 5612AZ
Street: De Zaale
Contact
City: Eindhoven
Website: http://www.tue.nl/
Street: De Rondom 70
Postal Code: 5612 AP
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