Postdoctoral Scholarship in Design Sciences

University of Antwerp

Department: Product Development
Regime: Full-time

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Let’s shape the future – University of Antwerp

The University of Antwerp is a dynamic, forward-thinking, European university. We offer an innovative academic education to more than 20000 students, conduct pioneering scientific research and play an important service-providing role in society. We are one of the largest, most international and most innovative employers in the region. With more than 6000 employees from 100 different countries, we are helping to build tomorrow's world every day. Through top scientific research, we push back boundaries and set a course for the future – a future that you can help to shape.

The Department of Product Development in the Faculty of Design Sciences in collaboration with the research center imec is looking for a full-time (100%) doctoral scholarship holder in the field of design for modular robotic architectures.

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Position

• You will work actively on the preparation and defence of a PhD thesis modular robotic architectures.
• You will publish scientific articles related to the research project.
• You will carry out a limited number of teaching and research support tasks for technology driven design in product development.

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Profile

• You hold a Master degree in Electronics Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Product Development.
• Your teaching competences are in line with the University of Antwerp’s educational vision.
• Your research qualities are in line with the faculty and university research policies.
• You act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity and cooperation.
• Strong interest in modular product architectures, system-level design, battery systems and circular design strategies.

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What we offer

• We offer a doctoral scholarship for an initial period of one year. Following a positive evaluation, the scholarship can be renewed for another three years.
• The planned start date is as soon as possible.
• Your monthly scholarship amount is calculated according to the scholarship amounts for doctoral scholarship holders.
• You will receive ecocheques, Internet-connectivity allowance, and a bicycle allowance or a full reimbursement of public transport costs for commuting.
• As a doctoral researcher, you will have access to a wide and varied range of courses and an educational credit through the Antwerp Doctoral School.
• You will do most of your work at Campus Paardenmarkt in a dynamic and stimulating working environment.
• Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp here.

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Want to apply?

You can apply for this vacancy through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform up to and including 2 March 2026 (by midnight Brussels time). Click on the 'Apply' button and complete the online application form. Be sure to include the following attachments:

• a motivation letter
• your academic CV

The selection committee reviews all applications as soon as possible after the application deadline. As soon as a decision is made, we will notify you. If you are still eligible after the pre-selection, you will be informed about the possible next step(s) in the selection procedure.

If you have any questions about the online application form, please check the frequently asked questions or send an email to jobs@uantwerpen.be. If you have any questions about the job itself, please contact jelle.saldien@uantwerpen.be.

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