Host: XYZT, Belgium
Main supervisor: Dr. B Adams [XYZT],
Co-supervisors/mentors: Prof. H. Sallouha [KUL], and Dr. R. Martinez [KUL]
Required profile: Telecommunications, Electrical Engineering, computer science
Desirable skills/interests: Data analysis, data and signal processing, optimisation, programming & implementation skills.
Objectives:
To improve state-of-the-art algorithms for feature extraction, anomaly detection, and classification. To study how to incorporate expert feedback into a semi-supervised learning model, and how to efficiently compress and run the model on embedded devices. To combine heterogeneous data streams for wideband and narrowband cooperative and non-cooperative sensors.
What SpecX Offers:
- Attractive and competitive salary in accordance with the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Network regulations
- Additional family allowance (if applicable) and dedicated budget for research and training costs
- PhD funding for 36 months through the MSCA network (with potential for additional funding depending on host institution and national regulations)
- Opportunity to pursue a PhD degree at a leading European university within a collaborative, international network
- Comprehensive training programme including research-specific and transferable skills courses
- Opportunities for internships, secondments, and collaboration within academia and industry partners across Europe
- Active participation in workshops, conferences, and network-wide events to build professional and scientific connections
- Stimulating, multidisciplinary, and international research environment within a prestigious European training network
Deadline for online application: January 30, 2026 (but candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible)