Connectionists: [Jobs] Postdoc position: Robot Learning, KU Leuven, Belgium

[kuleuven-postdoc-2026a at renaud-detry.net]

Postdoc position: Robot Learning, KU Leuven, Belgium

Summary:
* Position: postdoc
* Location: KU Leuven, Belgium
* Starting Date: Spring/summer 2026
* Duration: 2-3Y
* Supervisor: Renaud Detry
* Announcement Posted On: January 19, 2026
* Status and additional information: https://renaud-detry.net/jobs/kuleuven-postdoc-2026a

## Project

KU Leuven's robot-learning group is seeking a highly motivated postdoc to work on problems at the intersection of machine learning and robotics, of a nature similar to [recent publications of the group](https://renaud-detry.net/publications/).

## Offer

KU Leuven is Belgium's largest university and a leading higher education and research institution, ranked among the top 100 universities worldwide. The offer includes:

- A fully funded position at one of Europe's top universities,
- A competitive salary or tax-free scholarship,
- State-provided health insurance,
- Working with two thriving research teams: group PSI (Electrical Engineering) and group RAM (Mechanical Engineering),
- Working in Leuven, a charming city located a short 20-min train ride from Brussels.

## Responsibilities

- Carry out research and publish findings in top-tier robotics, computer-vision and machine-learning journals and conferences,
- Co-supervise Ph.D. students.

## Profile

The successful candidate must:

- Hold a Ph.D. in engineering, physics, math, computer science, or a related field,
- Demonstrate a strong track record in machine learning, data-driven computer vision, or robot learning.

## Application

Applications can be sent immediately and will be evaluated until the position is filled.

Applications submitted before April 15, 2026, will be given preference.

To apply, please visit https://renaud-detry.net/jobs/kuleuven-postdoc-2026a .

(Do NOT apply via the university's application portal, use https://renaud-detry.net/jobs/kuleuven-postdoc-2026a instead).

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