The Department of Information and Communications Engineering at Aalto University in Finland is offering several summer research assistant positions for 2026. These opportunities are ideal for Bachelor and Master students interested in information and communications technologies, engineering, and applied sciences. The positions are located within the School of Electrical Engineering and focus on cutting-edge research areas such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, speech and language processing, and data science. Projects include developing AI-driven intervention systems for student success, creating course content for speech synthesis, working on multimodal lecture translation using large language models, and advancing deep learning methods for automatic assessment of spoken language. Some positions also focus on robust speech recognition for less commonly taught languages like Sámi. The research environment is highly international, and students will have the opportunity to work with leading academic staff and research groups at Aalto University. Applicants must be Bachelor or Master level students with strong English skills. Depending on the position, requirements include experience with Python programming, machine learning, data science libraries, and, for some roles, speech, audio, or language processing. Finnish language skills are beneficial for certain projects but not mandatory. Applicants should be self-motivated and able to work independently. Application materials must be submitted in English and include a CV, application letter (with a brief introduction and preferred employment dates), and transcript of records. Candidates can apply for up to three positions and should prioritize their choices using the provided position codes. The summer jobs are paid, with a monthly salary ranging from 2180 € to 2310 €, depending on the applicant's education level. The positions last up to four months and are available between May and September 2026. The application deadline is February 28, 2026, but early applications are encouraged as positions may be filled on a rolling basis. For more information, applicants can contact the listed academic supervisors or the HR Advisor. For further details and to apply, visit the official Aalto University open positions page. This is an excellent opportunity for students to gain hands-on research experience in a world-class academic setting, working on innovative projects in information and communications engineering, machine learning, and speech technology.

The Department of Information and Communications Engineering at Aalto University, Finland, is offering several summer job opportunities for 2026. These positions are ideal for Bachelor and Master level students interested in information and communications technologies, engineering, applied sciences, and research innovation. The summer jobs are research assistant roles within a world-class academic environment, focusing on areas such as machine learning, speech processing, natural language processing, deep learning, and data science. Applicants can choose from a variety of projects, including developing AI-driven intervention systems for student success, creating course content for speech synthesis, working on multimodal lecture translation using large language models, and advancing deep learning methods for automatic assessment of spoken language. Some projects also focus on robust speech recognition for less commonly taught languages like Sámi. The research groups at Aalto are highly international, and English is the working language. Good programming skills, especially in Python, and experience with machine learning and data science libraries are required for most positions. Some roles may benefit from experience in speech, audio, or language processing, and deploying Python applications on remote servers. The positions are paid, with a monthly salary ranging from 2180 € to 2310 €, depending on the applicant's education level. The duration of the summer jobs is up to 4 months, taking place between May and September 2026. Applicants must submit their application in English, including a CV, application letter (with a brief introduction and preferred employment dates), and a transcript of records. Applications should be submitted through the Aalto University recruitment system, and candidates can apply for up to three positions, prioritizing their choices. The application deadline is 28 February 2026, but positions may be filled as suitable candidates are found. For more information about specific projects, applicants can contact the academic supervisors: University Lecturer Yusein Ali, Professors Tom Bäckström, Lauri Juvela, and Mikko Kurimo. For general recruitment questions, contact HR Advisor Johanna Haapalainen at [email protected]. This is an excellent opportunity for students to gain hands-on research experience in cutting-edge fields at one of Finland's leading universities.