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?? Looking for PhD opportunities in Natural Language Processing?

Our group has several openings: https://lnkd.in/ds-cjbxA

?? Pioneer Centre for AI (P1) , Department of Computer Science, University of Copenhagen - DIKU
?? Application deadline: 31 October 2025
?? Reasons to apply: https://lnkd.in/dAyTvKrA

- Fully funded PhD fellowship on Explainable NLU, co-supervised by Pepa Atanasova , start in Spring 2026: https://lnkd.in/dDfVjpcT
- Fully funded PhD fellowship on Trustworthy NLP, start in Spring 2026, primary supervisor Pepa Atanasova , co-supervised by me: https://lnkd.in/dKV3BW_3
- Open-topic PhD positions: express your interest through ELLIS, start in Autumn 2026: https://lnkd.in/dNDUSwUE

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Funding details

The PhD fellowships are fully funded for three years, with employment as a PhD fellow at the University of Copenhagen. Funding includes salary (among the highest in Europe for PhD students), social benefits, and support for research activities. The Explainable NLU position is funded by an ERC Starting Grant. The Trustworthy NLP position is also fully funded. Open-topic positions via ELLIS may require separate fellowship applications, with support provided for external funding opportunities.

What's required

Applicants must hold a Master's degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science or a related field by the start date. Good written and oral English skills are required. Assessment is based on education background, prior research or work experience in machine learning or natural language processing, and previous scientific publications (if any). Applicants should submit a cover letter, research statement, CV, diplomas and transcripts, publication list (if available), and reference letters. Candidates without a Master's degree may be eligible for some fellowships, depending on specific conditions.

How to apply

Submit your application electronically in English by 31 October 2025, including all required documents. Use the provided application links for each position. For open-topic positions, apply via the ELLIS PhD programme and name Isabelle Augenstein as supervisor. Contact supervisors for questions or reference letters.

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