About the Position
Université catholique de Louvain (UCLouvain) invites applications for a funded Postdoctoral (Postdoc) position in Computer Science/AI and Digital Humanities within the Media Innovation and Intelligibility Lab (MiiL), located in Louvain-la-Neuve, Belgium. This exciting academic opportunity focuses on AI-driven archive digitalisation, Natural Language Processing, Optical Character Recognition, and metadata extraction. Moreover, it contributes to international research initiatives in digital humanities, archival science, and intelligent information systems.
The successful candidate will collaborate closely with interdisciplinary research teams and the State Archives of Belgium. They will conduct independent research using machine learning, transformer-based models, and document analysis techniques. Additionally, access to advanced research infrastructure and strong academic mentorship ensures impactful publications and continuous professional development in a highly innovative environment.
Applicants must hold a PhD in Computer Science, Digital Humanities, Natural Language Processing, or a closely related discipline. Furthermore, they should demonstrate expertise in OCR, NLP, image processing, and machine learning frameworks such as Python or PyTorch. Strong communication skills, teamwork, and interdisciplinary collaboration experience are also essential for this role.
This is a full-time, non-tenure-track Postdoctoral position structured as a 50% research role and 50% project management role. It offers competitive salary support and long-term research funding for up to 7.5 years. Therefore, the position provides excellent opportunities for international collaboration, conference participation, and long-term academic career growth.
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Position/ Job Details
- Position: Postdoctoral Researcher / Project Manager
- Institution: Université catholique de Louvain, Belgium
- Department: Media Innovation and Intelligibility Lab (MiiL), Faculty of Language and Communication
- Research Field: Computer Science, Digital Humanities, NLP, AI
- Supervisor: Interdisciplinary Research Teams (MiiL, CENTAL, Archives Service)
- Location: Louvain-la-Neuve & Brussels
- Country: Belgium
- Job Type: Full-time, Postdoctoral
- Number of Positions: 1
- Start Date: As soon as possible
- Working Hours: Full-time
- Salary / Funding: Approx. €3,100/month (50% role) + additional university salary, long-term funding (7.5 years)
- Required Degree / Diploma: PhD in a relevant field
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Research Area
- Artificial Intelligence for digital archives
- Natural Language Processing (NLP)
- Optical Character Recognition (OCR) & HTR
- Computer Vision & document layout analysis
- Metadata extraction & semantic modelling
- User Experience (UX) and data visualisation
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Eligibility Criteria
Minimum Requirements
- PhD in Computer Science, NLP, Digital Humanities, or related field
- Strong experience in machine learning, OCR, and NLP
- Programming skills in Python or similar
- Experience with AI models (CNNs, RNNs, Transformers)
- Ability to conduct independent research
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with archival data or digital humanities projects
- Knowledge of metadata standards (EAD, DCAT, OAIS)
- UX or user-centred design experience
- International research collaboration experience
- Open science and FAIR data principles knowledge
- Basic knowledge of French (training provided if needed)
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Key Responsibilities
- Conduct advanced research in AI-based archive processing
- Develop NLP, OCR, and computer vision solutions
- Publish research in high-impact journals and conferences
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary and international teams
- Contribute to public engagement and science communication
- Apply for research funding and support project development
Application Process
Submit your application and all required documents through the official channels listed below:
Required Documents:
- Motivation letter
- Detailed CV with publications
- PhD diploma copy
- Two recommendation letters
- Research statement (if applicable)
- Supporting documents
Important Dates
- Applications Open: 10 April 2026
- Application Deadline: 10 May 2026 – 21:59 (UTC)
- Interview Period: May–June 2026
- Expected Start Date: As soon as possible
Where to Apply
- University Website: Université catholique de Louvain
- Department Information: Media Innovation and Intelligibility Lab
- Official Job Announcement: Postdoc Position – ARKEY Project
- Application Portal: Submit via Email (johan.vandereycken@arch.be & antonin.descampe@uclouvain.be)
📧 Contact for Queries
Email: johan.vandereycken@arch.be / antonin.descampe@uclouvain.be
This position offers an excellent opportunity for scholars seeking funded research positions, international academic collaboration, and advanced AI-driven digital humanities research at Université catholique de Louvain, Belgium.
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