KU Leuven University PHD Scholarship 2017

What is KU Leuven University PHD Scholarship 2017?

The Faculty of Engineering Sciences of KU Leuven University (Belgium) has introduced an opening for a fully funded Ph.D. position for students with relevant master's degree in the field of interactive robotic architecture. The research basically centers around the applications of architectural design, human-computer interaction, and robotics. 

Who can apply for this scholarship ?

In order to be eligible for the position, a candidate must -

• Have relevant master's degree in robotics architecture
• Have experience of human-computer interaction(HCI) (e.g. tangible, embedded and embodied interaction)
• Be capable of dealing with digital or robotic fabrication, computer science (e.g. computer vision, machine learning, robotics) and design science (e.g. architecture, parametric design, 3D modeling).  

How can you apply ?

The eligible candidates can apply online through following steps -
Step 1: Click here to create an account with KU Leuven University
Step 2: Fill in the required information and click next to register. 
Step 3:  Activate the account. 
Step 4: The candidates will be redirected to vacancies application once they activate their account. Fill in the details required. 
Step 5: Final submit the form. 

Terms and Conditions

• The project is a joint, interdisciplinary initiative of the research group and design (Prof. Andrew Vande Moere, Department of Architecture and prof. Herman Bruyninckx, Department of Mechanical Engineering) at KU Leuven. 
• Short-listed candidates will be asked to fulfill concise assignments to test their proficiency. 
• The position will involve a variety of tasks: the development of digitally mediated interfaces, the fabrication of demonstrators of architectural scale and the deployment of case-driven evaluation studies, all alongside collaborating with relevant industrial partners. The applicant will also be expected to help in the teaching of related units.

Important Links

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