Call Expressions of Interest: Maria Skłodowska-Curie Actions; MSCA Postdoc Fellowship

Embedded Systems Group – TU Delft

Our Embedded Systems Group invites expressions of interest for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowship. This fellowship provides advanced training, international mobility, and collaboration within a world‑leading research environment.

• Ranked #20 worldwide in Engineering & Technology (QS World University Rankings)
• Ranked #8 worldwide and #1 in Europe in Mobile Computing research (csrankings.org, 2026)
• Collaborative and inclusive research culture where diverse perspectives drive innovation

• Strong interdisciplinary collaboration across Mobile Computing and 6G research
• Supportive team‑oriented environment that promotes scientific excellence and personal growth
• Commitment to openness, inclusion, and shared success

• Access to world‑class laboratories and experimental platforms
• Advanced infrastructure for high‑level experimentation, prototyping, and hands‑on development
• Diverse ecosystem encouraging independent and collaborative research

• Active collaboration with leading industry partners
• Multidisciplinary projects connecting science, engineering, and real‑world applications
• Research addressing societal challenges, including sustainable communications and AI‑driven healthcare

• Structured mentorship and leadership development programs
• International networking opportunities
• Commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• Welcoming academic environment supporting diverse career paths

We welcome proposals aligned with, but not limited to, the following areas:

Joint Communication and Sensing in mmWave, sub‑THz, and Visible Light

• Security and privacy
• Scheduling and resource optimization
• Signal processing
• Transparent antenna arrays
• Explainable machine learning
• 6G non‑terrestrial communications

Embedded AI

• Tiny machine learning (TinyML)
• Distributed/Split learning/inference
• Embedded networked agents
• Embedded devices for medical applications

Sustainable Computing and Communication

• CO₂‑neutral communication and computation
• Embodied carbon reduction
• Battery‑free systems

• Hold a PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a closely related field. Interdisciplinary backgrounds are very welcome.
• Show creativity and enthusiasm to push beyond the current state of the art. A strong publication record from your PhD is valued, and we also appreciate diverse forms of research contributions.
• Bring relevant expertise to pursue the proposed research topic. We value new perspectives, even if your previous experience is in a different but related field.
• Be motivated to publish high‑quality scientific results and contribute to the advancement of the research community.
• Be interested in working in an international research environment and enjoy mentoring BSc, MSc, and PhD students in their academic and professional development.
• Be able to work independently while actively contributing to a collaborative, respectful, and inclusive research environment in which team members support each other’s growth.

• Duration of contract: 2 years; temporary external finance
• Full‑time position: 38 hours per week
• Salary and benefits in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities
• Excellent pension scheme via ABP
• Possibility to compile an individual employment package each year
• Discounts with health insurers on supplemental packages
• Flexible working week
• 232 leave hours per year (at 38 hours). Additional leave hours can be sold or bought via the individual choice budget
• Opportunities for education, training and courses
• Partially paid parental leave
• Attention to healthy work and the vitality program

We are committed to making your move as smooth as possible. The HR unit offers relocation information and organizes events to help you settle in the Netherlands and expand your network. A Dual Career Programme is available to support your partner’s job search.

We embrace diversity as one of our core values and actively engage to be a university where you feel at home and can flourish.