PhD and Postdoctoral research positions at IMEC, Belgium

Applications are now open for multiple fully funded PhD and Postdoctoral research positions at imec, one of Europe’s leading research hubs in nanoelectronics, semiconductor technologies, AI, robotics, quantum technologies, biotechnology, and related interdisciplinary fields. These positions offer excellent opportunities for motivated researchers to work on cutting-edge projects in Belgium, often in collaboration with universities like KU Leuven, Ghent University, and Vrije Universiteit Brussel.

Most positions are fully funded (including stipend/salary, benefits, and research support), with no application fee required. They are open to international applicants (all nationalities) with relevant Master’s or PhD qualifications. Positions are ongoing/open with rolling or flexible deadlines — apply as soon as possible as they are filled on a first-come, first-served basis.

Key Details:

• Degree Level: PhD and Postdoctoral
• Host Country: Belgium
• Host Institution: imec (in collaboration with Belgian universities)
• Application Deadline: Open / Rolling
• Open for: All nationalities
• Application Fee: None
• Funding: Fully funded

What This Scholarship Offers:

• A competitive salary or stipend tailored to PhD/Postdoc level, along with comprehensive benefits package (health insurance, pension contributions, and other perks common in Belgian research contracts).
• Access to state-of-the-art cleanrooms, laboratories, equipment (e.g., 300mm wafer fabs, advanced microscopy, AI computing clusters), and imec’s international research ecosystem.
• Opportunities to work on high-impact, real-world projects with industry relevance, publish in top journals, attend conferences, and collaborate with global partners (academia and industry).
• Professional development, including supervision/mentorship, skill-building in emerging technologies, and pathways to future academic or industry careers.
• A vibrant, innovative, and multicultural work environment in Belgium, with support for relocation and integration.

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Eligibility Criteria:

• For PhD Positions: Master’s degree (or equivalent) in relevant fields such as Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, Computer Science, Biology, or related disciplines. Strong academic record, research potential, and motivation.
• For Postdoctoral Positions: Recently completed PhD in a relevant field with demonstrated research experience (publications, hands-on lab work, or modeling skills).
• General requirements: Excellent English proficiency, ability to work independently and in teams, and alignment with the specific project’s technical needs (e.g., programming, device fabrication, AI/ML, or experimental skills).
• International applicants are encouraged; visa and relocation support are typically available for selected candidates.

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Postdoctoral Positions:

• Postdoctoral Researcher in In-Operando Photoemission for Semiconductor Technologies
  Research & Development – Leuven (Materials and Component Analysis / Chemical and Surface Analysis team).
  Focus: Developing next-generation photoemission methods (XPS, HAXPES) for atomic-scale understanding of semiconductor materials, interfaces, and devices.
  Deadline: Open .
  APPLY HERE
  
  
• Postdoctoral Researcher: Biologically Inspired Motion Systems for Robotics
  Research & Development Leuven.
  Focus: Developing electrochemical actuators for compact, soft, energy-efficient robotics in industry, health, and society (prosthetics, humanoids, micro-robotics).
  Deadline: Open .
  APPLY HERE
  
  
• Postdoctoral Researcher 300 mm GaN MOCVD
  Research & Development – Leuven (Epitaxy research group).
  Focus: Advancing GaN epitaxy on 300 mm Si substrates for Power and RF devices in next-gen CMOS.
  Deadline: Open
  APPLY HERE

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PhD Positions:

• PhD Student Position on Compression of Holograms with Deep Learning Brussel (Department of Electronics and Informatics (ETRO), imec research group at Vrije Universiteit Brussel).
  Focus: Hologram compression using deep learning.
  Deadline: Open .
  APPLY HERE
  
  
• PhD Position in AI-Driven Resilient RAN Optimization for 6G and O-RAN Architectures
  Research & Development – Gent Zwijnaarde.
  Focus: AI for resilient radio access network optimization in 6G/O-RAN.
  Deadline: Open
  APPLY HERE
  
  
• Doctoral Fellow for Multi-Electrode Array (MRE) based mechanistic neural modelling
  Research & Development – Gent Zwijnaarde.
  Focus: Mechanistic neural modelling using multi-electrode arrays.
  Deadline: Open
  APPLY HERE
  
  
• PhD Fellowship in Bioinformatics/Microbial Systems Genetics
  IDLab/IMEC Ghent University – Gent.
  Focus: State-of-the-art bioinformatics and AI to study adaptive interactions in microbial communities related to device-associated infections (IDAIs).
  Deadline: Open .
  APPLY HERE
  
  
• PhD Position in Quantum Networks Using Integrated Devices
  Gent (collaboration: IDLab – Ghent University / imec, DTU, SiPhotonIC, DFM, GlobalConnect).
  Focus: CyberQ project on quantum networks.
  Deadline: Open .
  APPLY HERE

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How to Apply:

1. Visit the official imec academic job opportunities page
2. Search or filter for specific positions using keywords from the titles above.
3. Click on the desired position and read the full description (note the reference code if available).
4. Prepare your application documents (CV/resume, motivation letter/cover letter, transcripts, publications list if applicable, and references).
5. Submit your application directly through the imec online portal (no fee).
6. Mention any specific reference code in your application for faster processing.

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