Are you looking for a PhD position combining radiation physics, artificial intelligence, and cutting-edge medical technology? Join our doctoral research project at the Belgian Nuclear Research Centre (SCK CEN) in Mol, Belgium, together with University of Antwerp (InViLab.UAntwerp and UAntwerpen – CORE)
Project focus:
Develop and advance a next-generation intelligent safety system for radiotherapy that uses high-speed scintillation imaging and predictive AI to monitor radiation beams in real time — moving beyond traditional “check-after” approaches toward predicting and preventing errors during treatment delivery. This interdisciplinary research involves experimental physics, advanced AI modelling, fast imaging systems, and close collaboration with medical physicists and clinicians.
Who should apply?
We’re looking for highly motivated candidates with a background in:
– Medical physics
– Physics
– Engineering (or closely related disciplines)
Required qualification: Master (or equivalent) in sciences or engineering.
Important dates:
Application deadline: 31 March 2026
Interview notifications: ~4 May 2026
Oral presentations: ~21–22 May 2026
Final decision: ~15 June 2026
Start date: ~1 October 2026 (standard start)
How to apply:
• Prepare your academic CV, motivation letter and supporting documents.
• Before applying online, it is compulsory to first contact the SCK CEN mentor (me at ldfnasci@sckcceb.be) for further information.
• Apply online via the SCK CEN website (see link below).
• Upload all required files before the deadline — incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Strong preference is given to candidates with distinction in their final Master year.
• Two reference letters are required (can be sent by referees directly to academy@sckcen.be and ldfnasci@sckcen.be).
