PhD and Postdoctoral Opportunities at FCAI and ELLIS Unit Helsinki, Finland (2025)

The Finnish Center for Artificial Intelligence (FCAI) and ELLIS Unit Helsinki are offering fully-funded PhD and postdoctoral positions in cutting-edge fields of machine learning.

These prestigious opportunities provide access to leading AI research facilities and collaboration with renowned experts.

Position Details

Designation:
- PhD Student (Up to 4 years)
- Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Up to 3 years)
Starting Salary:
- PhD: ~€2,700/month
- Postdoc: ~€4,000/month

Research Areas

Key focus areas include:

Reinforcement Learning
Probabilistic Methods
Simulation-based Inference
Privacy-preserving Machine Learning
Collaborative AI and Human Modeling
Machine Learning for Science

Location

Positions are based at Aalto University or the University of Helsinki, under the guidance of distinguished supervisors.

Eligibility Criteria

PhD Students:
- A Master’s degree in computer science, mathematics, statistics, electrical engineering, or related fields.
- Experience in machine learning, statistics, or AI.
Postdoctoral Researchers:
- A PhD in a relevant discipline.
- A strong publication record in top machine learning conferences or journals.

Why Join FCAI and ELLIS Unit?

Collaborate with leading researchers in Europe’s AI hub.
Access to state-of-the-art computational resources, including the EuroHPC LUMI supercomputer.
Work on innovative, impactful AI projects.

Application Process

To apply:

Submit your application via the online portal.
Include:
- Cover letter (1-2 pages) outlining research interests and preferred supervisors.
- Curriculum Vitae.
- List of publications (if any).
- Academic transcripts and degree certificates.
- Contact details of two referees.

Deadline: February 2, 2025