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The Department of Computer Science in the Faculty of Science is looking for a full-time (100%) postdoctoral scholarship holder in the field of Automated Reasoning for Quantum Knowledge.
Position
- You will assist in ongoing research projects in classical representation and reasoning of quantum knowledge
- You will help coordinate project proposals in the field of theoretical computer science, in general, and quantum information and computation, in particular, and contribute to attracting external funding.
- You will assist in the supervision of PhD students and other team members.
- You will fulfil a limited number of teaching activities.
- You will participate in the provision of academic services: you will represent the research group both internally and externally, help to coordinate service projects, and so on.
Profile
- You hold a PhD in Computer Science (or similar) and you have not resided or carried out any primary activity in Belgium for at least 12 months in the past 3 years.
- Your research qualities are in line with the faculty and university research policies.
- Your teaching competences are in line with the University of Antwerp’s educational vision.
- You act with attention to quality, integrity, creativity and cooperation.
- You can speak and write fluently in English.
- You are driven and motivated to push your academic career forward.
- You have work related to quantum information processing or quantum computation, e.g.:
- Published at database, verification, or knowledge representation and reasoning venues comparable to PODS, CAV, KR, or CP
- or at venues like QPL, QIP, or the Quantum journal
What we offer
- We offer a full-time appointment as a postdoctoral scholarship holder for a period of one year (with a possible extension for a second year, after a positive evaluation)
- The planned start date is October 1, 2026 or as soon as possible after that date.
- Your monthly scholarship amount is calculated according to the scholarship amounts for postdoctoral scholarship holders on the pay scales for Contract Research Staff (Dutch: Bijzonder Academisch Personeel, BAP).
- You will receive ecocheques, Internet-connectivity allowance and a bicycle allowance or a full reimbursement of public transport costs for commuting.
- You will do most of your work at the Middelheim campus in a dynamic and stimulating working environment.
- Find out more about working at the University of Antwerp here.
Want to apply?
- You can apply for this vacancy through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform up to and including 31 August 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 application deadline. 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.
- If you have any questions about the online application form, please check the frequently asked questions or send an email to [email protected]. If you have any questions about the job itself, please contact Prof. Perez ([email protected]).
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