AI4Code Joint PhD Position in AI and Developer Tools at The University of Edinburgh × JetBrains The University of Edinburgh in United Kingdom

AI4Code Joint PhD Position in AI and Developer Tools at The University of Edinburgh in collaboration with JetBrains.

This opportunity is for a PhD student to join Shay Cohen’s group in the School of Informatics, with joint supervision from Marco Damonte at JetBrains. The project sits at the intersection of artificial intelligence, developer tools, computing and informatics, and likely related areas such as natural language processing, software engineering, and programming-oriented AI.

What the position offers: an internship at JetBrains, access to real-world developer tools and data, and training in a leading European AI research environment. The University of Edinburgh’s Informatics Graduate School page also notes that many PhD students receive full scholarships covering tuition fees and living costs, although funding arrangements can vary.

Eligibility highlights: applicants should have a UK 2:1 honours degree or international equivalent, typically in informatics, AI, cognitive science, or computer science. Related backgrounds in engineering, linguistics, mathematics, philosophy, physics, or psychology may also be considered. Programming experience is expected, and applicants must meet English language requirements.

Application process: identify the advertised project or supervisor, then apply through the University of Edinburgh EUCLID portal with a CV, research proposal, degree certificates/transcripts, personal statement, and two academic references. The application fee is waived for this programme.

Deadline: 10 May 2026.