Senior Researcher (Post-Doc) in Physical AI and Human-Centered Robotics with Assistant Professorship

The Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB) seeks a highly motivated Senior Researcher (Post-Doc) to lead cutting-edge research in Physical AI with a focus on human-centered robotics and multi-agent human-machine interaction. This position offers a unique blend of project-funded research (100%) and a part-time assistant professorship (10%), funded for at least three years. The role involves designing and leading original research, publishing in high-impact journals, securing EU funding, supervising PhD students, and teaching courses in English. Collaboration with imec, industry partners, and EU stakeholders is central, with opportunities to shape SMIT's strategic research agenda in Physical AI and responsible digital innovation.