PhD in Safe AI-based Control
Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e)EindhovenGlobal catastrophic risksAI safetyResearchSoftware engineering
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Why this is on the board
Neurale netwerken sturen steeds vaker fysieke systemen aan, maar niemand kan achteraf bewijzen dat ze veilig blijven. Wie methodes ontwikkelt die die garantie in het ontwerp zelf inbouwen, levert gereedschap waar andere onderzoekers en ingenieurs jarenlang op voortbouwen — in robotica, aandrijftechniek en energiesystemen tegelijk.
About the role
Are you fascinated by how machine learning can enhance control without compromising safety or stability? As a PhD candidate, you will develop scalable methods for expressive and flexible neural controllers for complex systems that are safe and verifiable by design.
Requirements
| Language | English is enough |
|---|---|
| Work authorisation | Unclear |
| Screening | Not mentioned |
| Where you work | On site in the Netherlands · Eindhoven |
| Level | Entry level |
| Salary | €3.204–€4.051 per maand |
| Posted | 29 July 2026 |
| Closes | 30 August 2026 |
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