Call for Expressions of Interest: Maria Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoc Fellowship

The Embedded Systems Group at TU Delft invites Expressions of Interest (EoI) from outstanding international researchers who wish to apply for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowship.

This prestigious fellowship offers an exceptional opportunity to advance your research career through advanced training, international mobility, and collaboration within a world-leading research environment.

Why Choose TU Delft?

A World-Class and Inclusive 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)
• A collaborative and inclusive research culture where diverse perspectives drive innovation

Collaboration and Innovation in Embedded and 6G Mobile Computing

• Strong interdisciplinary collaboration across Mobile Computing and 6G research
• A supportive team-oriented environment that promotes both scientific excellence and personal growth

State-of-the-Art Facilities and Knowledge Sharing

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

Bridging Academia and Industry for Societal Impact

• 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

Career development is supported through structured mentorship, leadership development, and international networking opportunities.

Research Topics of Interest

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

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

Topics include:

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

Embedded AI

Topics include:

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

Sustainable Computing and Communication

Topics include:

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

Applicant should:

• Hold a PhD in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, Physics, or a closely related field. Candidates with 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, also 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.

TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)

TU Delft is a top international university combining science, engineering and design, delivering world class results in education, research and innovation to address challenges in energy, climate, mobility, health and digital society.

Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science

The Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS) brings together three scientific disciplines that reinforce each other and drive the technology used in daily life. The faculty contributes to sustainable and future-proof electricity systems, develops chips and sensors of the future, advances software technologies including AI, and pushes the limits of applied mathematics. It offers strong opportunities for ground-breaking research in an innovative international environment with excellent labs and facilities.

Conditions of employment

• Duration of contract is 2 years Temporary external finance
• Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.
• An excellent pension scheme via the ABP.
• The possibility to compile an individual employment package every year.
• Discount with health insurers on supplemental packages.
• Flexible working week.
• Every year, 232 leave hours (at 38 hours). You can also sell or buy additional leave hours via the individual choice budget.
• Plenty of opportunities for education, training and courses.
• Partially paid parental leave
• Attention for working healthy and energetically with the vitality program.
• Relocation support for those moving to the Netherlands, including information, events, and dual career support for accompanying partners.