Radboud University is now accepting applications for the PhD Position in Language Evolution using Swarm Robotics at the Donders Centre for Cognition. The study award is designed for the 2025-2026 academic year.
To be eligible, applicants must hold or expect to complete a master’s degree by summer 2025 in a relevant field such as computer science, artificial intelligence, robotics, or computational biology. They should have experience with swarm robotics hardware and software, proficiency in programming (e.g., R or Python), and an interest in language evolution and communication.
Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen Information
Established in 1923, Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen (Radboud University) is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the urban setting of the large town of Nijmegen (population range of 50,000-249,999 inhabitants), Gelderland. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Ministerie van Onderwijs, Cultuur en Wetenschap, Nederland (Ministry of Education, Culture and Science, Netherlands), Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen (RU) is a large (uniRank enrollment range: 15,000-19,999 students) coeducational higher education institution formally affiliated with the Christian-Catholic religion. Radboud Universiteit Nijmegen (RU) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 96 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment.
Application Process
Interested applicants should apply online through the official Radboud University application portal. A complete application should be addressed to Dr. Limor Raviv and must include all required documents as listed in the application form. First interviews are scheduled for 10 September 2025, and the position will ideally begin as soon as possible.