Summary
The University of Antwerp is seeking a full-time doctoral scholarship holder for groundbreaking research on Resilient Beyond-5G/6G Networks through Zero-Touch Network and Service Management. This research will explore advanced network architectures and their applications in autonomous, resilient systems.
Doctoral Scholarship in Programmable and Intelligent Networks, Groenenborgerlaan 171, 2020 Antwerpen, Belgium
Designation
Doctoral Scholarship Holder
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Department | Department of Electronics and Information and Communication Technologies |
| Regime | Full-time |
| Planned Start Date | July 1st, 2026, or as soon as possible after that date |
| Scholarship Duration | Initially 1 year, renewable for up to 3 additional years upon positive evaluation |
| Monthly Scholarship Amount | According to doctoral scholarship amounts |
| Location | City Campus (The Beacon) and Campus Groenenborger |
Research Area
- Resilient Beyond-5G/6G Networks
- Zero-Touch Network and Service Management
Eligibility/Qualification
- Master’s degree in Computer Science, Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, or closely related fields (to be obtained by start date).
- Excellent academic performance (at least cum laude).
- Strong interest in communication networks and distributed systems.
- Basic programming skills (e.g., Python, C/C++).
- Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Familiarity with 5G/Beyond-5G architectures and related technologies (preferred).
- Proficiency in English (written and spoken).
Description
The successful candidate will:
- Engage in research on network architectures focused on Zero-Touch Network and Service Management (ZSM).
- Publish scientific articles related to their research.
- Support teaching and research activities within the department.
This project aims to investigate network intelligence, automation, and AI-driven control to enhance network robustness and fault tolerance in multi-domain environments.
How to Apply
Interested applicants should submit their applications through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform, including:
- A motivation letter.
- Academic CV with study results transcript.
- Two reference letters.
- English proficiency certificate.
- A short research proposal (max. 4 pages) aligned with the research interests.
The research proposal should include:
- Problem statement & motivation.
- Expected novelty/impact.
- Brief approach (models, data/testbeds).
- Evaluation plan.
- Alignment with IDLab research.
Last Date to Apply
April 23, 2026, by midnight Brussels time.
For inquiries about the position, contact:
- Nina Slamnik-Kriještorac: nina.slamnik-krijestorac@uantwerpen.be
- Dr. Miguel Camelo: miguel.camelo@uantwerpen.be
- Prof. Johann Marquez-Barja: johann.marquez-barja@uantwerpen.be
