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

Embedded Systems Group – TU Delft

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
• Commitment to openness, inclusion, and shared success

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 and Inclusive Growth

• Structured mentorship and leadership development programs
• International networking opportunities
• Strong institutional commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion
• A welcoming academic environment supporting diverse career paths

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)
Delft University of Technology is built on strong foundations. As creators of the world-famous Dutch waterworks and pioneers in biotech, TU Delft is a top international university combining science, engineering and design. It delivers world class results in education, research and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy, climate, mobility, health and digital society. For generations, our engineers have proven to be entrepreneurial problem-solvers, both in business and in a social context.

At TU Delft we embrace diversity as one of our core values and we actively engage to be a university where you feel at home and can flourish. We value different perspectives and qualities. We believe this makes our work more innovative, the TU Delft community more vibrant and the world more just. Together, we imagine, invent and create solutions using technology to have a positive impact on a global scale. That is why we invite you to apply. Your application will receive fair consideration.

Challenge. Change. Impact!

Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science
The Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS) brings together three scientific disciplines. Combined, they reinforce each other and are the driving force behind the technology we all use in our daily lives. Technology such as the electricity grid, which our faculty is helping to make completely sustainable and future-proof. At the same time, we are developing the chips and sensors of the future, whilst also setting the foundations for the software technologies to run on this new generation of equipment – which of course includes AI. Meanwhile we are pushing the limits of applied mathematics, for example mapping out disease processes using single cell data, and using mathematics to simulate gigantic ash plumes after a volcanic eruption. In other words: there is plenty of room at the faculty for ground-breaking research. We educate innovative engineers and have excellent labs and facilities that underline our strong international position. In total, more than 1000 employees and 4,000 students work and study in this innovative environment.

Click here to go to the website of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science.

Conditions of employment

• Duration of contract is 2 years Temporary external finance
• A job of 38 hours per week.
• 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.

Will you need to relocate to the Netherlands for this job? TU Delft is committed to make your move as smooth as possible! The HR unit, Coming to Delft Service, offers information on their website to help you prepare your relocation. In addition, Coming to Delft Service organises events to help you settle in the Netherlands, and expand your (social) network in Delft. A Dual Career Programme is available, to support your accompanying partner with their job search in the Netherlands. .

Additional information
If you would like more information about this vacancy or the selection procedure, please contact msca-pf-cs@tudelft.nl.

Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. After the deadline, the relevant faculty member will contact shortlisted candidates within two weeks to arrange an informal discussion.

If there is mutual interest, we will jointly develop a proposal for the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship call in September. During the preparation phase, candidates will receive:

• Technical feedback from faculty members
• Proposal development support
• Workshops and training organised by the TU Delft Innovation & Impact Centre

Application procedure
Are you interested in this vacancy? Please apply no later than 2 April 2026 via the application button and upload the following documents:

• An updated CV including a full list of publications
• Motivational letter on the topic of interest (max. 700 words). We value authentic, personally written letters. Please explain what attracts you to this specific topic, how your background connects to the requirements, and how do you see the topic of research meeting excelence and impact criteria for MSCA PF program

Please note:

• You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post.
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