Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) is offering PhD Position in Cooperative Perception & Multiterminal AI for Autonomous Vehicles for the academic session 2025/2026.
To be eligible, applicants must have a master’s degree in a relevant field such as Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or Applied Mathematics, with strong skills in machine learning, computer vision, or signal processing, and experience in deep learning frameworks.
Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) is a dynamic, research-driven university located in the heart of Brussels, Belgium. Founded on the principles of freedom, critical thinking, and equality, VUB promotes independent research and academic excellence. With a diverse and international community, it offers high-quality education and cutting-edge research across a wide range of disciplines.
Vrije Universiteit Brussel Information
Established in 1970, Vrije Universiteit Brussel (Free University of Brussels) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large city of Brussels (population range of 1,000,000-5,000,000 inhabitants). Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Vlaams Ministerie van Onderwijs en Vorming, België (Flemish Ministry of Education and Training, Belgium), Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) 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 49 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 20-30% making this Belgian higher education organization a very selective institution. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.
Application Process
Interested candidates must apply before 1 August 2025 via jobs.vub.be and email the following documents in a single PDF to Prof. Nikos Deligiannis at :
Cover Letter (1–2 pages) outlining motivation and fit
Curriculum Vitae (including education, skills, and publications)
Academic Transcripts (Bachelor’s and Master’s)
Optional Research Statement (if not included in the cover letter)
Contact details of 2–3 referees
For inquiries about the position, contact Prof. Deligiannis at or +32 (0)2 629 1683.