OpenFieldApplied Industrial Research Fellowship in Autonomous Cold-Chain Logistics and Robotics
Two-year applied researcher contract building automated temperature-controlled storage systems, robotic pallet decanting, and IoT sensor networks for pharmaceutical and fresh food distribution.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Master's degree in Mechatronics, Systems Engineering, or Automation
- English language proficiency
- Fluency in spoken and written English
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Strong track record of first-author publications and conference presentations in engineering
- Recommendation letters
- Three academic reference letters
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- €38,000–€42,000/year gross researcher salary under Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities of Applied Sciences (CAO HBO)
- Application fee
- €0
- Tuition / joining costs
- Salaried academic staff role
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- November 30, 2026 (Early 2027 appointment)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Fontys Venlo University of Applied Sciences documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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