Job description

We seek a postdoctoral researcher to join the Software Engineering and Technology cluster for a two-year project on the use of generative AI in software development at ASML, a world-leading supplier to the semiconductor industry. The position will focus on the application of generative AI techniques in the domain of software engineering, particularly, when it comes to technical debt reduction. It is expected that the postdoc will closely collaborate working together on use cases and will spend about half time at TU/e and half time at ASML (situated also in Eindhoven). Working from home one day a week is allowed.
The postdoctoral will focus on applying generative AI methods to technical debt use cases. The work produced by the researcher should be framed in the context of real ASML use cases of software (re)engineering projects.
The postdoctoral researcher’s main point of contact will be Lina Ochoa Venegas and Mark van den Brand (both from Software Engineering and Technology). They will closely collaborate with researchers in the Data and AI cluster participating in the project. There will also be opportunities to work with other researchers within the cluster like Michel Chaudron (software architecture), Alexander Serebrenik (human aspects in software engineering), and Anton Wijs (parallel software development. On the ASML side, the researcher will collaborate with Alok Lele and use case owners from the IT department.

Job requirements

We are looking for a motivated and highly skilled candidate with:

• A Ph D degree in software engineering or related fields with application of AI.
• Excellent track record demonstrated by high-quality scientific papers.
• Strong mathematical, analytical, and programming skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Creativity, independence, and dedication to advancing science.
• Ability and will to collaborate and work in teams and to coordinate/manage research.
• Ability to (co-)supervise MSc thesis students and interns involved in the project.
• Availability to start soon.

Conditions of employment

A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university, in an interdisciplinary setting, and within an international network. You will work on a beautiful, green campus within walking distance of the central train station. In addition, we offer you:

• Full-time employment for 2 years, with an intermediate evaluation (go/no-go) after three months.
• Salary and benefits in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities
• A year-end bonus of 8.3% and annual vacation pay of 8%.
• High-quality training programs on general skills, didactics, and topics related to research and valorization.
• An excellent technical infrastructure, on-campus children's daycare, and sports facilities.
• Partially paid parental leave and an allowance for commuting, working from home, and internet costs.
• A TU/e Postdoc Association that helps you to build a stronger and broader academic and personal network, and offers tailored support, training, and workshops.
• A Staff Immigration Team is available for international candidates, as are a tax compensation scheme (the 30% facility) and compensation for moving expenses.

Information and application

About us

Eindhoven University of Technology is an internationally top-ranking university in the Netherlands that combines scientific curiosity with a hands-on attitude. Our spirit of collaboration translates into an open culture and a top-five position in collaborating with advanced industries. Fundamental knowledge enables us to design solutions for the highly complex problems of today and tomorrow.

ASML is a high-tech company - headquartered in Europe’s top tech hub, the Brainport Eindhoven region in the Netherlands. ASML leads the worldwide development, production, and sales of high-end lithography systems for the semiconductor industry. ASML makes the machines that make computer chips, or integrated circuits. The company builds some of the most amazing, complex machines – and the software to run them – to develop smaller, faster, and still more affordable chips. It is because of these machines that the world’s technology has steadily evolved.
Behind ASML’s innovations are engineers who think ahead. The people who work at the company include some of the most creative minds in physics, electrical engineering, mathematics, chemistry, mechatronics, optics, mechanical engineering, computer science, and fields that are not technically oriented.
As ASML puts it: “We believe we can always do better. We love what we do – not because it’s easy, but because it’s hard.”
Information
Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more? Please contact Lina Ochoa (l.m.ochoa.venegas@tue.nl).
You can visit our website for more information about the application process and the conditions of employment or contact our HR at HRServices.MCS@tue.nl or +31 40 247 4315. For any further inquiries on the content of the position, please contact Mykola Pechenizkiy (m.pechenizkiy@tue.nl).
Application
We invite you to submit a complete application using the apply button. The application should include a:

• Cover letter in which you describe your motivation and qualifications for the position.
• Curriculum vitae, including a list of your publications and the contact information of three references.
• List of five self-selected ‘best publications’.

We look forward to receiving your application and will screen it as soon as possible. The vacancy will remain open until the position is filled.