PhD Position in Adaptive Artificial Intelligence: University College Dublin is offering a fully funded 4-year PhD position focused on advancing the foundations and methodologies for trustworthy and adaptive AI. This project aims to ensure that AI systems remain robust, transparent, and fair while adapting to dynamic and uncertain environments.
PhD Position in Trustworthy and Adaptive Artificial Intelligence
Designation
PhD Candidate in Trustworthy and Adaptive Artificial Intelligence
Research Area
- Trustworthy Machine Learning (robustness, explainability, fairness)
- Adaptive and Continual Learning
- Human-AI Interaction and Alignment
- Responsible and Ethical AI Governance
Location
University College Dublin, Ireland
Eligibility/Qualification
- A Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Business Analytics, or a closely related discipline.
- Strong programming skills (e.g., Python, PyTorch, TensorFlow).
- Solid grounding in machine learning, statistics, or control theory.
- Interest in interdisciplinary research connecting technology, ethics, and human factors.
- Excellent written and spoken English communication skills.
- Experience with trustworthy AI, reinforcement learning, continual learning, or human-in-the-loop systems will be considered an asset.
Job Description
The successful candidate will contribute to the development of models and frameworks for AI systems that:
- Responsibly adapt behavior to changing data and contexts.
- Demonstrate fairness and accountability in decision-making.
- Incorporate human feedback in a principled and ethical manner.
The focus of the research will be shaped according to the candidate’s background and interests.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following:
- Cover Letter: State why you wish to apply and how you meet the necessary criteria.
- Education: Provide details of all formal qualifications, including year and institution.
- Experience: Include information about any relevant experience.
- References: List the names and contact details of two academic references.
Applications can be sent to mark.connor@ucd.ie.
Last Date to Apply
14th December 2025
