International Postdoctoral Position in ManufActuring contRol Sonicare (MARS), Netherlands for Fellowship

  •  Fellowship
  •  16-Sep-2025
  •   Netherlands
  • $$  Gross monthly salary of €4,060, with 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% year-end bonus

The University of Groningen is offering a International Postdoctoral Position in ManufActuring contRol Sonicare (MARS). This role focuses on using AI and machine learning to improve production processes at Philips. Applicants with a PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, or related fields are encouraged to apply. The position is full-time and will start in January 2026.

To be eligible for the postdoctoral position in the MARS project, applicants must hold a PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Theoretical Physics, or a related field. They should have strong academic credentials, experience with programming languages, a solid background in mathematics, and a keen interest in interdisciplinary research.

Established in 1614, the University of Groningen is a prestigious public research university located in Groningen, Netherlands, with a smaller campus in Leeuwarden. As one of the oldest and most highly-regarded universities in the country, it consistently ranks among the top 100 universities globally. The university offers a vast array of over 180 English-taught Bachelor’s and Master’s degree programs across its eleven faculties, covering humanities, social sciences, law, economics and business, spatial sciences, life sciences, and natural sciences and technology.

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen Information

Rijksuniversiteit Groningen Grants

International Postdoctoral Position in ManufActuring contRol Sonicare (MARS), Netherlands for Fellowship Founded in 1614, Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (University of Groningen) is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Groningen (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap, Nederland (Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Netherlands), Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (RUG) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 20,000-24,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Rijksuniversiteit Groningen (RUG) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees, master degrees, doctorate degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 405 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: All nationalities are eligible to apply

  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The fellowship is open to applicants in areas relevant to Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Dynamic Systems, Differential Geometry, and Information Theory

  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:

    • Hold a PhD in Computer Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Theoretical Physics, or a related field

    • Demonstrate strong academic credentials and a solid background in mathematics and programming

    • Show interest in interdisciplinary teamwork and problem-solving

    • Be fluent in English (oral and written).

Offered Benefits

  • A full-time (1.0 FTE) position for 21 months or 0.88 FTE for 24 months

  • Monthly gross salary of €4,060

  • Holiday bonus (8%) and year-end bonus (8.3%)

  • An opportunity to work in an internationally recognized research environment in collaboration with Philips

Application Process

To apply, candidates must submit the following documents via the university’s online application form by 15 September 2025 (11:59pm CEST):

  • A cover letter explaining background and motivation

  • Curriculum vitae with a full list of publications and academic background

  • A research statement (max. 500 words)

  • Contact details of three academic referees

Apply through the university’s official advertisement page.

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