Call for Expressions of Interest: MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowships 2025

The Embedded Systems Group at TU Delft invites Expressions of Interest from exceptional international postdoctoral researchers interested in applying for the Maria Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Postdoctoral Fellowship. This prestigious fellowship offers an excellent opportunity to advance your career through advanced and intersectoral training and international mobility.

Why choose TU Delft?

• A World-Class, Inclusive Research Environment.
  TU Delft is ranked #13 worldwide in Engineering & Technology (QS World University Rankings) and #9 worldwide / #1 in Europe in Mobile Computing research (csrankings.org, 2025). We foster an inclusive and collaborative research culture where diverse perspectives drive technological breakthroughs.

• Collaboration & Innovation in Embedded and 6G Mobile Computing.
  At TU Delft, we believe that teamwork fuels innovation. Our researchers work across disciplines on Mobile Computing and 6G projects, contributing to cutting-edge advancements while supporting each other's growth. We are committed to an open, supportive environment where everyone can thrive.

• State-of-the-Art Facilities & Knowledge-Sharing.
  We offer world-class research facilities that empower both independent and collaborative work. Our advanced laboratories enable high-level experimentation, prototyping, and hands-on learning in a dynamic and supportive setting.

• Bridging Academia & Industry for Societal Impact.
  TU Delft collaborates with leading industry partners and engages in multidisciplinary projects that bridge science, technology, and societal impact. Our research contributes to real-world challenges, from sustainable communication systems to AI-driven healthcare solutions.

• Career Development & Inclusive Growth Opportunities.
  We are committed to your professional development through mentorship, leadership training, and international networking opportunities. TU Delft actively supports diverse career paths and provides a welcoming academic environment where everyone-regardless of background-can succeed.

  Topics of interest:

• Joint communication and sensing (mmWave/sub-THz):

  • Security and privacy. 
  • Scheduling Resource optimization. 
  • Signal processing.
• 6G software-defined prototyping. 
• Explainable machine learning for wireless sensing.
• Embedded/Tiny machine learning.
• Artificial Intelligence of Things.
• Visible light communication and sensing.
• Neural Radiance Fields (NeRF) for IoT.
• Sustainable computing and sustainable communication.
  • C02-neutrality of communication and computation.
  • Embodied carbon reduction.
  • Battery-free systems.
• Embedded devices for medical applications.

TU Delft (Delft University of Technology)

Delft University of Technology is built on strong foundations. As creators of the world-famous Dutch waterworks and pioneers in biotech, TU Delft is a top international university combining science, engineering and design. It delivers world class results in education, research and innovation to address challenges in the areas of energy, climate, mobility, health and digital society. For generations, our engineers have proven to be entrepreneurial problem-solvers, both in business and in a social context.

At TU Delft we embrace diversity as one of our core  values and we actively  engage to be a university where you feel at home and can flourish. We value different perspectives and qualities. We believe this makes our work more innovative, the TU Delft community more vibrant and the world more just. Together, we imagine, invent and create solutions using technology to have a positive impact on a global scale. That is why we invite you to apply. Your application will receive fair consideration.
Challenge. Change. Impact!

Faculty Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science

The Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science (EEMCS) brings together three scientific disciplines. Combined, they reinforce each other and are the driving force behind the technology we all use in our daily lives. Technology such as the electricity grid, which our faculty is helping to make completely sustainable and future-proof. At the same time, we are developing the chips and sensors of the future, whilst also setting the foundations for the software technologies to run on this new generation of equipment - which of course includes AI. Meanwhile we are pushing the limits of applied mathematics, for example mapping out disease processes using single cell data, and using mathematics to simulate gigantic ash plumes after a volcanic eruption. In other words: there is plenty of room at the faculty for ground-breaking research. We educate innovative engineers and have excellent labs and facilities that underline our strong international position. In total, more than 1000 employees and 4,000 students work and study in this innovative environment.

 to go to the website of the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Mathematics and Computer Science.

Conditions of employment 

• Duration of contract is 24 months.

• A job of 36-40 hours per week. 

Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities. The TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, discounts on health insurance, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged. 

Coming to Delft Service, offers information on their website to help you prepare your relocation. In addition, Coming to Delft Service organises events to help you settle in the Netherlands, and expand your (social) network in Delft. A Dual Career Programme is available, to support your accompanying partner with their job search in the Netherlands.  . 

Additional information


Are you interested? Please upload the following documents in one PDF:

• An updated CV including a full list of publications.
• A research proposal summary of max. 500 words.
• A letter of interest explaining your motivation to join TU Delft (max. 200 word.

How do we process the applications;

We evaluate applications as they come. The relevant faculty member (depending on the topic) will contact you at the latest two week after the application deadline. At this point, we arrange an informal discussion to gauge interest. Upon mutual agreement, a concrete timeline is planned for preparing a proposal for the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship before the official deadline of the call in September. During the proposal preparation phase, you will receive technical feedback from the faculty. In addition, TU Delft Innovation and Impact Centre provides workshops and feedback sessions to bring your proposal to perfection.

Please note:

• You can apply online. We will not process applications sent by email and/or post. 

• A pre-employment screening can be part of the selection procedure.
• For the final candidates, a knowledge security check will be part of the application procedure. For more information on this check, please consult Chapter 8 of the National Knowledge Security Guidelines. We carry out this check on the basis of legitimate interest.
• Please do not contact us for unsolicited services.