Postdoctoral and Doctoral Researcher Positions: Aalto University and the University of Helsinki are inviting applications for multiple Postdoctoral and Doctoral researcher positions in the field of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. These positions aim to foster an inclusive research environment and have a strong emphasis on diversity.
Postdoctoral and Doctoral Researcher Positions in Artificial Intelligence / Machine Learning
Designation
- Postdoctoral Researcher
- Doctoral Researcher
Table of Research Positions
| Recruiter | Research Group | Research Interests | Position Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Antti Honkela (UH) | Trustworthy Machine Learning | Differential privacy; privacy attacks; foundation models | Both Postdoctoral and Doctoral |
| Samuel Kaski (Aalto) | Probabilistic Machine Learning Group | Probabilistic Machine Learning; automatic experimental design; collaborative machine learning | Both Postdoctoral and Doctoral |
| Heikki Mannila (Aalto) | House of AI | Data Analysis; Sequential and time-series data; Structure discovery, matrix decompositions; Applications of AI methods in energy systems and manufacturing industry | Postdoctoral only |
| Kai Puolamäki (UH) | Exploratory Data Analysis group | Explainable artificial intelligence; uncertainty quantification; machine learning in natural sciences | Both Postdoctoral and Doctoral |
| Juho Rousu (Aalto) | House of AI | Structured output prediction; interpretable non-linear models; multi-view learning | Postdoctoral only |
| Jörg Tiedemann (UH) | Language technology | Natural language processing; large language models; machine translation | Postdoctoral only |
| Alexandru Tomescu (UH) | Graph Algorithms and Bioinformatics | Algorithmic Bioinformatics; Experimental algorithms; Efficient implementations; Graph structures | Doctoral only |
Location
- Aalto University’s Otaniemi Campus, Finland
- University of Helsinki’s Kumpula Campus, Finland
Eligibility/Qualification
For Postdoctoral Researchers:
- PhD in an appropriate field at the time of starting the position
- Excellent track record in scientific research with publications in relevant fields
- Good command of English
For Doctoral Researchers:
- Master’s degree in an appropriate field at the time of starting the position
- Good command of English
Job Description
Candidates will work within various research groups focusing on cutting-edge topics in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning. Successful applicants will engage in research activities, supervision of students, and may contribute to teaching. Positions are typically fixed-term, with a focus on innovative research projects.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit their applications through the eRecruitment system, including the following required attachments in PDF format:
- Cover letter (1-2 pages)
- CV
- List of publications
- For Postdoctoral applicants: Transcript of doctoral studies and doctoral degree certificate
- For Doctoral applicants: Transcript of Master’s and Bachelor’s studies, and Master’s degree certificate
- Contact details of 2-3 referees
Please note that emailed applications will not be accepted.
Last Date to Apply
March 2, 2025 at 11:59 PM (23:59 UTC+02:00)
For any questions regarding these positions, contact the supervising professor directly via their provided email addresses. For inquiries related to the eRecruitment system, please contact the HIIT coordinator at coordinator@hiit.fi.
