We invite applications for 2 fully funded PhD positions on Neuromorphic sensing and computing for active object perception. The students will be joining the Neuro-inspired Perception and Cognition Group at the Czech Technical University in Prague under the supervision of Assistant Prof. Giulia D'Angelo and Associate Prof. Matej Hoffmann who leads the Humanoid and Cognitive Robotics Lab.
Project Context
The PIONEER project (Neuromorphic active vision for embodied object perception) is funded by GAČR (Czech Science Foundation). The research focuses on developing bio-inspired approaches to active vision and object perception on the humanoid robot iCub, leveraging Spiking neural Networks (SNNs) for neuromorphic sensing and computing.
Requirements
- Master's (or equivalent) degree in computer science, electrical engineering, robotics, neuroscience, applied mathematics, or a related discipline.
- Strong interest in neuromorphic sensing and computing, neuro AI and robotics.
- Background in the specific research topics of the project and thesis or prior publications in the area are an advantage.
What We Offer
- A PhD from a top-ranked European university (According to CSRankings, CTU ranks 6th in Europe in computer vision, and 8th in robotics).
- Salary: approx. 1,800 EUR / month net (2,300 EUR gross), with publication-based bonuses.
- A highly international and interdisciplinary research group.
- Access to state-of-the-art neuromorphic hardware, robotics platforms, and high-performance computing facilities.
Starting Date
March 2026 (flexible).
The standard PhD duration is 4 years.
How to Apply
Please send the following documents to giulia.dangelo@fel.cvut.cz with "PIONEER - PhD application" in the subject line:
- Motivation letter (max. 1 page)
- CV (including contact details of two references)
- Academic transcripts
Deadline: January 10, 2026.
Giulia D'Angelo
Assistant Professor
Czech Technical University in Prague (CTU)