Postdoctoral Scholarship in Business

University of Antwerp

Regime: Full-time

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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 Engineering Management in the Faculty of Business and Economics is looking for a full-time (100%) doctoral scholarship holder in the field of Responsible AI.

Position

  • You will work actively on the preparation and defence of a PhD thesis in the field of Responsible AI. The proposed project investigates how Explainable AI techniques can be applied to generative AI systems (particularly Large Language Models) when they are used for decision-making. Both technical and societal dimensions will be addressed.

  • You will be a part of the Antwerp Center on Responsible AI (ACRAI) and have access to a broad, interdisciplinary research network across faculties.

  • You will publish scientific articles related to the research project.

  • You will present your research at both national and international conferences.

  • You will carry out a limited number of teaching support tasks for courses in line with your research topic.

Profile

  • You hold a Master degree in Business Engineering, Economic sciences, Computer Science or Engineering, or you will have obtained it by the time you start work.

  • You have excellent programming skills (Python).

  • You can demonstrate excellent study results.

  • Your research qualities are in line with the faculty and university research policies.

  • You act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity and cooperation.

What We Offer

  • We offer a doctoral scholarship for a period of 1 year. Following a positive evaluation, the scholarship can be renewed for another period of 1 year, up until a maximum of 4 years in total.

  • The planned start date is 1 October 2026 or as soon as possible after that date.

  • 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 the City Campus of the University of Antwerp in a dynamic and stimulating working environment.

  • Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp here.

Want to Apply?

You can apply for this vacancy through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform up to and including 23 March (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

  • your transcript of records

  • a research statement (1 page) related to the proposed topic

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.

Please note the following date in your calendar:

  • Wednesday 1 April (selection interviews)
    You will be invited the week before (after the closing of the application).

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 Sofie Goethals, sofie.goethals@uantwerpen.be.

Equal Opportunities and Diversity

The University of Antwerp received the European Commission’s HR Excellence in Research Award for its HR policy. We are a sustainable, family-friendly organisation which invests in its employees’ growth.

We encourage diversity and attach great importance to an inclusive working environment and equal opportunities, regardless of gender identity, disability, race, ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation or age. We encourage people from diverse backgrounds and with diverse characteristics to apply.

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