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September 8, 2025

**Job Description**
The Ph.D. researcher will conduct fundamental research on active sensing “at scale” to enhance the applicability of event-vision sensors in robotic control tasks. This role involves participating in the ELEVATE consortium, adhering to a doctoral training program, and potentially assisting in Master thesis supervision and teaching. The position offers an international research environment at the forefront of neuromorphic control engineering.

**Skills & Abilities**
• Solid mathematical background (e.g., in control theory and optimization).
• Specialized courses in at least one of: advanced control design, event-based systems, active sensing, neuromorphic engineering, vision for robotics.
• Research experience (e.g., through Master thesis work or research internships) in control theory or event-camera sensing (considered a strong asset).
• Experience with scientific computing in Matlab, Python, or Julia.
• Excellent proficiency in the English language.
• Good communication skills, both oral and written.

**Qualifications**
Required Degree(s) in:
• Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) – Master Degree

**Experience**
Other:
• Research experience (e.g., through Master thesis work or research internships) in control theory or event-camera sensing is considered a strong asset.
• Must satisfy the mobility rule of the MSCA network funding scheme.

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Experience
Other: • Research experience (e.g., through Master thesis work or research internships) in control theory or event-camera sensing is considered a strong asset. • Must satisfy the mobility rule of the MSCA network funding scheme.
Work Level
Ph.D
Employment Type
Scholarship
Salary
Annual Salary: Competitive salary arrangements. Benefits: Exciting international research environment at the forefront of neuromorphic control engineering; international visibility, excellence, mobility opportunities; competitive salary arrangements of a MSCA EU research PhD; PhD title from a top European university; thorough scientific education via doctoral training; opportunities to participate in local and international courses, workshops, and conferences; possibility to perform research visits to internationally renowned research labs in Europe; networking opportunities with leading industrial companies interested in neuromorphic engineering.
Valid Until
October 15, 2025
Details
Full-time / Temporary Duration: 4 years Location Requirement: Not resided or carried out main activity in Belgium for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately before the recruitment date (MSCA mobility rule).
School / Department / Center / Lab
• ESAT - STADIUS
Supervisor(s)
Prof. dr. ir. Rodolphe Sepulchre Mrs. Aldona Niemiro-Sznajder
Supervisor Email
[email protected] [email protected]