PhD Position – Applied Mathematics for Explainable AI
The Digital Mathematics (DIMA) unit of the Mathematics and Data Science (MADS) research group, within the WIDS Department at Vrije Universiteit Brussel (VUB), is seeking a motivated PhD candidate.
The research will focus on applied mathematics for explainable artificial intelligence, with applications in image and text modelling. Topics may include mathematical modelling, machine learning, interpretable AI, and advanced methods for analyzing visual and textual data.
Candidate profile: Applicants should have a strong background in mathematics, computer science, or a closely related field, with an interest in interdisciplinary research.
Interested in joining our team? Apply now!
Please send your CV, a brief motivation letter, and academic transcripts to Prof. Ann Dooms (Ann.Dooms@vub.be) and Prof. Tan Lu (Tan.Lu@vub.be).
Kind regards,
Tan
PhD position
The Department of Mathematics and Data Science of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel opens a PhD position in Mathematical Analysis. The duration is four years. The expected starting date is between 01/09/2026 and 01/01/2027. The application deadline is 01/06/2026.
The position is funded within the FWO research project Microlocal analysis in quasianalytic classes and applications to quantum field theory on curved spacetimes and is supervised by Prof. A. Debrouwere and Prof. M. Wrochna.
More information about the position and the application process can be found in the description below.
Post-doc announcement
The Department of Mathematics and Data Science of the Vrije Universiteit Brussel (Belgium) opens a Post-Doctoral position in Geometric Analysis. The duration is two years. The expected starting date is September 1st, 2026.
The successful candidate will work with David Tewodrose. The research conducted will lie at the intersection of several research areas in modern geometric analysis, including Riemannian geometry, analysis on metric spaces, geometric measure theory and probability theory. Any candidate with a strong background in geometric analysis and-or stochastic analysis will be considered with attention.
Details on the application process can be found in the description below.
David Tewodrose
Junior Professor in Mathematics
Vrije Universiteit Brussel
Upcoming vacancies
One Post-doc position in Digital Painting Analysis. For more info you can already contact Ann.Dooms@vub.be
Open vacancies
Open vacancies on projects led by our PIs: there are currently no open positions.
Aspiring PhD and senior researchers can apply for personal grants under supervision by one or more of our PIs. You can contact them directly or through the head of the research group (Ann.Dooms@vub.be). The different types of funding can be found in the table below together with contact information in case of eligibility questions.
| Flemish funding: FWO | Contact | |
| FWO PhD fellowships | March 2026 | RGO@vub.be |
| FWO Postdoctoral fellowships | September 2025 / December 2025 | |
| FWO Odysseusprogramme | April 2026 / October 2026 | |
| type I (<12 years after a PhD) | ||
| type II (>12 years after a PhD ) | ||
| ERC Advanced Grant (for PIs) | May 2026 – August 2026 | RFE@vub.be |