PhD in Reconfigurable Spatial Accelerators for Heterogeneous ICT Systems (Future Network Services: 6G) Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam in Netherlands

This fully funded PhD position is part of the 'Future Network Services: 6G' project, a major Dutch alliance involving 60 leading ICT businesses, mobile operators, semiconductor manufacturers, and research institutions. The project aims to advance key aspects of 6G technology, including software antennas, AI-driven network software, compute stack, and innovative 6G applications. The successful candidate will join the Massivizing Computer Systems (MCS) group at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam, a renowned research group specializing in distributed computing systems and ecosystems. The MCS group is internationally recognized for its contributions to high-impact scientific and societal challenges, and is active in organizing top-tier conferences and publishing in leading journals. The group is led by Prof. Iosup, an award-winning researcher and educator, and Dr. Tiziano De Matteis, an Assistant Professor with expertise in parallel and distributed computing, spatial and reconfigurable computing for HPC, post-Moore architectures, and sustainability. The MCS group fosters a collaborative and inclusive environment, with strong links to national and international organizations and industry partners. The Faculty of Science at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is one of the largest science faculties in the Netherlands, known for its interdisciplinary and experimental research. The university is committed to diversity, inclusion, and values-driven education and research. The position offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge research in 6G network services, reconfigurable spatial accelerators, and heterogeneous ICT systems, with access to a vibrant academic community and extensive industry collaborations. Applicants will benefit from individual supervision, integration into large cross-disciplinary teams, and participation in grand experiments and FAIR data/software initiatives. The university is located in the heart of Amsterdam's Zuidas business district, providing an excellent and accessible campus environment.