PhD Position in AI for Autonomous Vehicles: The Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) invites applications for a fully funded PhD position under the European Research Council (ERC) Consolidator Grant “Reinventing Multiterminal Coding for Intelligent Machines (IONIAN).” The focus will be on enhancing cooperative perception methodologies for autonomous vehicles.
PhD Position in Cooperative Perception & Multiterminal AI for Autonomous Vehicles
Designation:
PhD Candidate
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Cooperative Perception & Multiterminal AI |
| Location | Brussels Humanities, Sciences & Engineering Campus, Brussels, Belgium |
| Eligibility/Qualification | – Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Applied Mathematics, or a related field – Solid grounding in machine learning, computer vision, signal processing, or information theory – Hands-on experience with deep learning frameworks (PyTorch/TensorFlow/JAX) – Strong programming skills and analytical rigor – Excellent proficiency in English – Prior work in cooperative perception, generative AI, or compression algorithms (preferred) |
| Last Date for Application | August 1, 2025 |
Job Description:
As a doctoral researcher, your work will involve creating a novel framework for cooperative perception within the scope of autonomous vehicles. You will focus on urgent issues in AI, including:
- Generative Diffusion & 3D/4D Scene Synthesis: Evolving diffusion and NeRF-style models for multi-agent joint scene reconstruction.
- Semantic-Aware Compression & Network Information Theory: Developing new rate-distortion-reliability bounds and adaptive codecs for efficient data sharing with a priority on safety.
- Real-World Validation: Testing and benchmarking algorithms on autonomous vehicles, mobile robots, and UAV testbeds.
Responsibilities Include:
- Publishing research in leading conferences and journals (CVPR, NeurIPS, etc.).
- Collaborating with European labs and industry partners.
- Mentoring Master’s students and assisting in graduate-level teaching.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should prepare a single PDF document that includes the following components:
- Cover Letter (1–2 pages) – outlining motivation and fit.
- Curriculum Vitae – detailing education, publications, and skills.
- Academic Transcripts – from BSc & MSc programs.
- Research Statement (optional if addressed in cover letter).
- References – contact information for 2–3 referees.
Please submit your application via email to nikos.deligiannis@vub.be.
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