Doctoral scholarship holder design modular electronic architectures

Organisation/Company University of Antwerp Research Field Architecture » Other Engineering » Electrical engineering Engineering » Industrial engineering Engineering » Mechanical engineering Engineering » Other Physics » Electromagnetism Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Final date to receive applications 16 Feb 2026 - 22:59 (UTC) Country Belgium Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

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The Department of Product Development in the Faculty of Design Sciences in collaboration with the research center imec is looking for a full-time (100%) doctoral scholarship holder in the field of design for modular electronic architectures.

• You will work actively on the preparation and defence of a PhD thesis modular electronic architectures. This PhD research investigates modular electronic architectures, with a focus on chiplet-based system design to improve scalability, reuse, and sustainability. The work explores how modular hardware platforms can support adaptable applications such as modular environmental sensing, enabling long-lived, upgradeable, and circular electronic systems for diverse monitoring contexts.
• You will publish scientific articles related to the research project.
• You will carry out a limited number of teaching and research support tasks for technology driven design in product development.

• You hold a Master degree in Electronics Engineering, Electromechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Product Development.
• Your teaching competences are in line with the University of Antwerp’s educational vision.
• You act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity and cooperation.
• Strong interest in digital electronics (PCB, IC), system architecture, and/or semiconductor technologies in the context of smart products.

• We offer a doctoral scholarship for an initial period of one year. Following a positive evaluation, the scholarship can be renewed for another three years.
• The planned start date is 1/03/2026 or as soon as possible after that date.
• Your monthly scholarship amount is calculated according to the scholarship amounts for doctoral scholarship holders.
• You will receive ecocheques, Internet-connectivity allowance, and a bicycle allowance or a full reimbursement of public transport costs for commuting.
• As a doctoral researcher, you will have access to a wide and varied range of courses and an educational credit through the Antwerp Doctoral School.
• You will do most of your work at City Campus in a dynamic and stimulating working environment.
• Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp here.

• You can apply for this vacancy through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform up to and including 16 February 2026 (by midnight Brussels time). Click on the 'Apply' button and complete the online application form. Be sure to include the following attachments:
  • a motivation letter
  • your academic CV
• The selection committee reviews all applications as soon as possible after the Final date to receive applications. As soon as a decision is made, we will notify you. If you are still eligible after the pre-selection, you will be informed about the possible next step(s) in the selection procedure.

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