Postdoctoral Scholarship in Computer Science

University of Antwerp

Department: Department of Computer Science
Faculty: Faculty of Science
Employment Type: Full-time (100%)

ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF ANTWERP

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POSITION

The Department of Computer Science in the Faculty of Science is looking for a full-time (100%) postdoctoral scholarship holder in the field of Automated Reasoning for Quantum Knowledge.

The successful candidate will:

  • Assist in ongoing research projects in classical representation and reasoning of quantum knowledge.
  • Help coordinate project proposals in the field of theoretical computer science, in general, and quantum information and computation, in particular, and contribute to attracting external funding.
  • Assist in the supervision of PhD students and other team members.
  • Fulfil a limited number of teaching activities.
  • Participate in the provision of academic services, including representing the research group both internally and externally and helping to coordinate service projects.

PROFILE

Applicants should meet the following requirements:

  • Hold a PhD in Computer Science (or a similar discipline).
  • Have not resided or carried out any primary activity in Belgium for at least 12 months during the past 3 years.
  • Have research qualities in line with the faculty and university research policies.
  • Have teaching competences in line with the University of Antwerp’s educational vision.
  • Act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity and cooperation.
  • Speak and write fluent English.
  • Be driven and motivated to further develop an academic career.

Applicants should also have research related to quantum information processing or quantum computation, for example:

  • Publications in database, verification, or knowledge representation and reasoning venues comparable to:
    • PODS
    • CAV
    • KR
    • CP

or

  • Publications in venues such as:
    • QPL
    • QIP
    • Quantum journal

WHAT WE OFFER

The University of Antwerp offers:

  • A full-time appointment as a postdoctoral scholarship holder for one year, with the possibility of an extension for a second year following a positive evaluation.
  • An expected starting date of October 1, 2026, or as soon as possible thereafter.
  • A monthly scholarship calculated according to the scholarship amounts for postdoctoral scholarship holders on the pay scales for Contract Research Staff (Bijzonder Academisch Personeel – BAP).
  • Additional benefits including:A dynamic and stimulating working environment at the Middelheim Campus.
    • Ecocheques
    • Internet-connectivity allowance
    • Bicycle allowance or full reimbursement of public transport commuting costs

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applications must be submitted through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform.

Application Deadline: 31 August 2026 (midnight Brussels time)

Applicants should complete the online application form and include the following attachments:

  • A motivation letter
  • An academic CV

The selection committee will review all applications as soon as possible after the application deadline.

Applicants will be notified once a decision has been made. Candidates who remain eligible after the pre-selection will be informed about the next step(s) in the selection procedure.

For questions regarding the online application form, applicants may:

For questions about the position, please contact:

Prof. Perez
Email: guillermo.perez@uantwerpen.be

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

The University of Antwerp has received the European Commission’s HR Excellence in Research Award for its HR policy.

The University is a sustainable and family-friendly organisation that invests in the growth of its employees.

It encourages diversity and attaches great importance to an inclusive working environment and equal opportunities, regardless of:

  • Gender identity
  • Disability
  • Race
  • Ethnicity
  • Religion or belief
  • Sexual orientation
  • Age

People from diverse backgrounds and with diverse characteristics are encouraged to apply.

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