Applications are now open for the fully funded PhD Researcher position in AI-assisted Reverse Engineering of Integrated Circuits at Tilburg University, Netherlands. This is a 4-year paid PhD opportunity in the field of Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, and Hardware Security.
The position offers a competitive monthly salary starting from €3,059. It is open to international applicants with a relevant Master’s degree. There is no application fee.
Key Details:
- Degree Level: PhD (Doctoral Research)
- University: Tilburg University
- Host Country: Netherlands
- Location: Tilburg
- Duration: 4 years (1 year + 3 years extension)
- Monthly Salary: €3,059 (first year) to €3,881 (fourth year)
- Application Deadline: June 28, 2026 (open until filled)
- Starting Date: September 1st, 2026
- Eligible Nationalities: Open to all nationalities
What This Position Offers:
- Receives a competitive monthly salary plus holiday and end-of-year bonuses
- Gets tax-free reimbursement allowance (up to 30% for international candidates)
- Gains valuable research experience in cutting-edge AI and hardware security
- Builds strong academic and professional network through collaborations with defence and forensic institutes
- Receives excellent support for personal development, conferences, and publications
- Improves career opportunities in AI, cybersecurity, and semiconductor fields
Eligibility Criteria:
- Must hold a Master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence, Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Physics, Computational Neuroscience, or a closely related field
- Strong programming skills in Python and experience with deep learning frameworks (PyTorch or TensorFlow)
- Good background in computer vision and image analysis is preferred
- Excellent English writing and communication skills
Fields Available:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Computer Science
- Electrical Engineering
- Computational Neuroscience
- Physics
How to Apply:
Apply online through Tilburg University’s official application portal. You need to submit the following documents:
- Motivation letter (maximum 2 pages)
- Detailed CV
- Official Bachelor’s and Master’s transcripts
- Master’s thesis (mandatory)
- Any relevant publications or technical reports (if available)
- Contact details of two referees
For questions, email: N.Rankovic@tilburguniversity.edu
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