Postdoctoral and PhD Fellowships in Data Science, AI, NLP, and Reinforcement Learning Danish Data Science Academy in Denmark

Multiple postdoctoral and PhD research opportunities are available in data science, artificial intelligence, natural language processing, reinforcement learning, and related fields across leading European and international institutions. The Danish Data Science Academy is offering PhD and postdoc fellowships for research in online learning, learning theory, and reinforcement learning, with collaboration opportunities across Danish research institutions. For specific research areas, applicants can contact Yevgeny Seldin. The application deadline is March 4, 2026.

EPFL’s Data Science & AI Lab is recruiting a postdoc to work on safe AI, alignment, large language models (LLMs), NLP, and mechanistic interpretability, aiming to develop AI systems that prioritize human interests. The University of Malta is seeking a postdoctoral researcher for the ‘3M-XL’ project, focusing on multilingual language modelling and transfer learning for low-resource languages, especially Maltese. The position is funded for up to 18 months and requires residence in Malta. Informal inquiries can be directed to Dr. Claudia Borg.

At IICT-BAS (Bulgarian Academy of Sciences), a postdoc position is open for NLP for Bulgarian, LLM training, and AI applications, with a focus on academic writing, critical thinking, and AI literacy. Applicants should have a PhD in NLP, computational linguistics, or related fields, excellent Bulgarian language skills, and strong programming abilities. Applications should be sent to Dr. Petya Osenova.

The Center for Brain and Cognition at University Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, offers fully funded PhD and postdoc positions in reinforcement learning and AI. The Moreno-Bote Lab focuses on developing state-of-the-art theory and models of cognition and intelligence using neural networks and machine learning, with a multidisciplinary approach to decision-making. Candidates with backgrounds in physics, mathematics, or machine learning are encouraged to apply. Applications should be sent to Dr. Ruben Moreno-Bote.

Other opportunities include postdoctoral fellowships at Stellenbosch University, Mayo Clinic’s MI2 Lab, University of Bonn and Lamarr Institute, and University of Toronto, covering topics such as computational psychology, multimodal foundational models for clinical translation, and reinforcement learning for traffic control.

Most positions are fully funded, with stipends or salaries and possible tuition coverage. Requirements vary by position but generally include a relevant advanced degree, strong programming and research skills, and willingness to relocate. Application deadlines and procedures are specific to each institution; candidates should consult the provided links for full details and instructions.