Overview

A PhD position in Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and Automation at Delft University of Technology, based in Delft, Netherlands. Applications close on 18 Oct 2026. The listing states that the position is paid.

Key facts

Opportunity type: PhD position
Organization: Delft University of Technology
Location: Delft, Netherlands
Field / discipline: Artificial Intelligence, Robotics and Automation
Application deadline: 18 Oct 2026
Funding / compensation: Paid
Duration: See source description
Last source check: No source check recorded

Project description

Original title: PhD Position Foundation Models for Automotive Imaging Radar

An MSc degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or a closely related field.
A strong academic record and solid background in machine learning and deep learning.
Ability to develop, understand, and critically evaluate machine learning research software, preferably using Python and PyTorch.
An interest in foundation models, self supervised learning, multimodal learning, and 3D perception.
An affinity for translating methodological research into experiments with real automotive sensor data and vehicle demonstrators.
The ability to work independently as well as collaborate effectively within a larger research team.
Good written and spoken English.
Experience with radar, signal processing, computer vision, autonomous driving, or sensor fusion is advantageous.
A motivation letter
A detailed CV
BS and MS transcripts (i.e. courses and grades)
Any supporting materials e.g. link to MS Thesis (draft), publications, project descriptions, code repositories
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What type of opportunity is this and where is it based?: This is a PhD position at Delft University of Technology, based in Delft, Netherlands.
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PhD in Foundation Models for Automotive Imaging Radar