PhD: Foundation Models for Automotive Radar

Delft University of Technology; Delft; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Delft University of Technology invites applications for a PhD project investigating foundation models for automotive imaging radar. You will work within the Intelligent Vehicles group in the Department of Cognitive Robotics, collaborating with Perciv.AI and NXP Semiconductors, using real sensor data from research vehicles.

The position is a four-year employment contract with competitive Dutch university standards, salary €3,204–€4,051 per month, plus holiday allowance and a year-end bonus.

Qualifications

• MSc degree in Computer Science, AI, Robotics, Electrical Engineering, or closely related field.
• Strong background in machine learning and deep learning.
• Ability to develop, understand, and critically evaluate ML research software, preferably using Python and PyTorch.
• Interest in foundation models, self-supervised learning, multimodal learning, and 3D perception.
• Affinity for translating methodological research into experiments with real automotive sensor data.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Good written and spoken English.
• Experience with radar, signal processing, computer vision, autonomous driving, or sensor fusion is advantageous.

Skills

Machine learning

Deep learning

Python

PyTorch

Foundation models

Self-supervised learning

Multimodal learning

3D perception

Radar knowledge

English proficiency

Education

MSc in Computer Science/AI/Robotics/Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

None

Job description

Delft University of Technology invites applications for a PhD project investigating foundation models for automotive imaging radar. You will work within the Intelligent Vehicles group in the Department of Cognitive Robotics, collaborating with Perciv.AI and NXP Semiconductors, using real sensor data from research vehicles.

The position is a four-year employment contract with competitive Dutch university standards, salary €3,204–€4,051 per month, plus holiday allowance and a year-end bonus.