PhD in Industrial Engineering

The Department of Product Development in the Faculty of Design Sciences in collaboration with the research center imec is looking for a full-time (100%) doctoral scholarship holder in the field of design for modular electronic architectures./nYou will work actively on the preparation and defence of a PhD thesis modular electronic architectures. This PhD research investigates modular electronic architectures, with a focus on chiplet-based system design to improve scalability, reuse, and sustainability. The work explores how modular hardware platforms can support adaptable applications such as modular environmental sensing, enabling long-lived, upgradeable, and circular electronic systems for diverse monitoring contexts./nYou will do most of your work at City Campus in a dynamic and stimulating working environment./nThe planned start date is 1/03/2026 or as soon as possible after that date./nYou can apply for this vacancy through the University of Antwerp’s online job application platform up to and including 16 February 2026 (by midnight Brussels time). Click on the 'Apply' button and complete the online application form.