Phd Position Scientific Machine Learning (Ai)

TL;DR

Phd Position Scientific Machine Learning (AI): Integrating data-driven machine learning techniques with established scientific knowledge to model, simulate, and understand complex systems with an accent on physical laws, differential equations, and domain-specific constraints. Focus on developing uncertainty-aware methods that can identify unreliable predictions and indicate where additional data would be most valuable.

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Salary: €3059 - €3881 gross per month, from the first year to the fourth year.

Company

Delft University of Technology is a top international university combining science, engineering and design.

What you will do

• Explore modern SciML methods, such as physics-informed neural networks and neural operators.
• Focus on the definition, development, and analysis of scientific foundation models.
• Develop scientific foundation models for inverse problems.
• Study how such foundation models generalize across related but distinct physical settings.
• Explore their potential to accelerate or complement conventional numerical simulations.

Requirements

• MSc degree in computer science, artificial intelligence, applied mathematics, applied physics, data science, or a closely related field.
• Good theoretical understanding of the fundamentals of machine and deep learning.
• Basic knowledge and a keen interest in physical problems (especially inverse problems) and scientific applications.
• Strong programming skills (preferably Python).
• Ability to work independently and to collaborate effectively.
• Strong ability in research communication and interpersonal communication.
• Doing a PhD at hirify.global requires English proficiency at a certain level.

Culture & Benefits

• Doctoral candidates will be offered a 4-year period of employment in principle, but in the form of 2 employment contracts.
• Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities, increasing from €3059 - €3881 gross per month.
• The hirify.global Graduate School provides an inspiring research environment with an excellent team of supervisors, academic staff and a mentor.
• The hirify.global offers a customisable compensation package, discounts on health insurance, and a monthly work costs contribution.
• Flexible work schedules can be arranged.

Hiring process

• Please apply no later than 14 June 2026 via the application button and upload the following documents: CV, Motivational letter, Diplomas/Degrees, including a Grade Transcript of previous education at the Bachelor and Master levels.
• You can address your application to Dr. Jing Sun.