Full-time PhD Research and Teaching Assistant Position in Control Engineering – Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB) Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB) in Belgium

The Department of Control Engineering and System Analysis (SAAS) at the Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB), within the École polytechnique de Bruxelles, is offering a full-time PhD research and teaching assistant position. This opportunity is ideal for candidates interested in advancing their expertise in control engineering, robotics, and related interdisciplinary fields. The position is structured as an initial two-year contract, renewable twice, for a maximum duration of six years, with the expectation that the PhD will be completed within this period.

The successful candidate will split their time equally between research and teaching activities. Research topics may be chosen from the current domains developed within the SAAS team, including robotics for precision agriculture, motion planning and control of mobile robots in crowded environments, assistive robotics, marine drones for patrolling and monitoring, battery systems and energy management, control of constrained dynamical systems, and robotics for construction and infrastructure applications. This diversity allows candidates to tailor their PhD project to their interests within the broad scope of control engineering and robotics.

Teaching responsibilities involve preparing and supervising student projects and exercise/lab sessions for several courses: MATH-H3001 (Signaux et Systèmes), MATH-H304 (Automatique), MATHH407 (Control System Design), and PROJH201 (Projet multidisciplinaire 2). The role is designed to foster both academic and pedagogical development, making it suitable for those who wish to gain experience in university-level teaching alongside their research.

Applicants must hold a master's degree in engineering sciences (ingénieur civil) with 120 credits and meet the requirements for PhD admission at ULB. Essential skills include excellent teaching abilities, strong mastery of dynamic system theory and control engineering, autonomy, rigor, and readiness to collaborate within the SAAS department and with national and international partners. Proficiency in French and English at C1 level is mandatory.

ULB is committed to diversity and equal opportunities, recruiting candidates based on skills regardless of age, gender, sexual orientation, origin, nationality, beliefs, or disability. Reasonable accommodations in the selection procedure are available upon request. For more information on diversity policies, visit the ULB website.

To apply, candidates must submit a CV, an application letter, a four-page note on their proposed PhD research project, and two letters of reference, all using the provided template. Applications not using the template or incomplete will not be considered. The application portal is available online, and candidates from restricted regions may submit their materials via email. The deadline for applications is May 26, 2026, at 12:00 PM (Brussels time).

For further information, contact Mr. Emanuele Garone or Mr. Paolo Falcone at [email protected] or [email protected]. Additional details about academic careers and regulations at ULB can be found on the university's website.