Fully Funded PhD or Postdoctoral Position in AI, Multiobjective Optimization, and Sustainable Forest Management University of Jyväskylä in Finland

The University of Jyväskylä is recruiting one additional researcher for the MetsäGPT project, funded by the KONE Foundation. The position is centered on AI-powered decision support for sustainable forest management and sits at the intersection of artificial intelligence, interactive multiobjective optimization, machine learning, data science, and environmental decision making.

Depending on the candidate’s qualifications and experience, the appointment will be offered either as a fully funded 4-year PhD position or as a fully funded postdoctoral position of up to 3.5 years. The successful candidate will join the Multiobjective Optimization Group and contribute to both methodological research and practical AI systems.

Research themes include large language models, AI agents, human-centered AI, decision support, ecological modelling, and forest modelling. The post is especially suitable for applicants with backgrounds in computer science, applied mathematics, AI, optimization, or related quantitative fields.

Eligibility highlights mentioned in the post include experience or interest in artificial intelligence, large language models or AI agents, interactive multiobjective optimization and decision support, machine learning and data science, and computer science or applied mathematics. The announcement does not mention language waivers or fee waivers.

Application deadline: 31 July 2026. Interested candidates should follow the application instructions in the linked call and contact the announcer for questions.