PhD in Sustainable Generative AI for Digital Sovereignty

Laplace Expert Ltd; Delft; Remoto; EUR 36.000 - 45.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Delft University of Technology invites applications for a PhD candidate to develop sustainable generative-AI approaches that support European digital sovereignty. The project spans the Horizon Europe f-inference initiative, focusing on efficient inference and deployment of foundation models across the computing continuum.

The position is full-time for four years with an initial 1.5-year contract; applicants should hold an MSc in a closely related field and demonstrate interest in AI and

Competenze

• MSc in computer science, engineering, artificial intelligence, data science or closely related field.
• Strong interest in generative AI, foundation models, sustainable computing, digital sovereignty or distributed computing systems.

Conoscenze

Generative AI

Foundation models

Efficient inference

Distributed systems

Sustainable computing

Machine learning

Formazione

MSc in computer science or related field

Descrizione del lavoro

PhD in Sustainable Generative AI for Digital Sovereignty

Delft University of Technology · Engineering Systems and Services, Faculty of Technology, Policy and Management

Netherlands

Apply by 01 Nov 2026

About This Opportunity

Delft University of Technology is recruiting a PhD candidate to develop sustainable generative-AI approaches that support European digital sovereignty. Applications close on 1 November 2026 at 23:59 Europe/Amsterdam.

The project, within the Horizon Europe f-inference initiative, studies efficient inference and deployment of foundation models across the computing continuum. It combines generative AI, systems engineering, sustainability and digital-sovereignty requirements in sectors such as automotive, healthcare and digital industry.

Level PhD

Time Commitment Full-time

Duration 4 years; initial 1.5-year contract followed by 2.5 years after positive go/no-go assessment

Field Sustainable Generative AI and Digital Sovereignty

Specialization Artificial Intelligence & Data Science

Organization Type University

Funding & Compensation

Amount EUR 3204-4051 / Per Month

Funding Type Salary

Funding Status Paid

Period Per Month

Requirements

Education

Applicants should hold an MSc in computer science, engineering, artificial intelligence, data science or a closely related field.

Experience

A strong interest in generative AI, foundation models, sustainable computing, digital sovereignty or distributed computing systems is expected.

Technical Skills

• Generative AI
• Foundation models
• Efficient inference
• Distributed systems
• Sustainable computing
• Machine learning

General Skills

• Analytical thinking
• Interdisciplinary collaboration
• Independent research
• Scientific communication