PhD Position on Perceptual Foundation Models: The University of Amsterdam’s Informatics Institute is seeking an ambitious PhD student focused on developing novel perceptual foundation models. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research within the Video & Image Sense Lab.
Designation:
PhD Student
Table:
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Salary | €3,059 – €3,881 per month (38 hours/week) |
| Contract Duration | 4 years (initial 18 months, extendable upon evaluation) |
| Preferred Start Date | December 1, 2025 |
| Application Closing Date | October 10, 2025 |
Research Area:
- Deep Learning
- Computer Vision
- Perceptual Foundation Models
Location:
Faculty of Science, University of Amsterdam, Netherlands
Eligibility/Qualification:
- MSc degree in Artificial Intelligence, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Computer Science, Engineering, or related fields.
- Strong background in machine learning and computer vision (natural language processing knowledge is a plus).
- Strong mathematical foundations in statistics, calculus, and linear algebra.
- Proficient programming skills, preferably in Python.
- Experience with AI/HPC supercomputing is advantageous.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and writing skills in English.
- Prior publications in relevant conferences or journals are advantageous.
Job Description:
- Conduct research and development on perceptual foundation models leveraging advances in deep learning and computer vision.
- Invent, develop, and evaluate methods for pre-training and fine-tuning perceptual foundation models.
- Collaborate with various university departments and industry partners within the NWO Perspectief Foundation for Industry (FIND) project.
- Present findings at international conferences and in academic journals.
- Assist in teaching activities, including lab assistance and supervision of students.
- Complete and defend a PhD thesis within the defined duration.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should apply online through the University of Amsterdam’s application portal. Applications must include:
- A motivation letter.
- Curriculum Vitae with a list of publications (if applicable).
- A research statement on the proposed PhD project.
- A link to your Master’s thesis (if available online) or an abstract.
- A record of Bachelor and Master’s courses, including grades.
- A list of projects or publications with brief descriptions of contributions.
- Contact information of at least two academic references.
Last Date to Apply:
October 10, 2025
For further inquiries, please contact:
- Prof. Dr. Cees Snoek (c.g.m.snoek@uva.nl)
- Dr. Ir. Gertjan Burghouts (gertjan.burghouts@tno.nl)
