Robin Welsch
10 months ago
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PhD and Postdoc Positions in Interactive AI, Cognitive Science, and Psychology at Aalto University Aalto University in Finland
Degree Level
PhD, Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
The positions are fully funded for four years with a starting salary of 3,100 EUR per month. The contract includes occupational health benefits, and Finland provides a comprehensive social security system. The position is based at the Aalto University Otaniemi campus.
Deadline
Expired
Country
Finland
University
Aalto University
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About this position
Aalto University’s Department of Computer Science is seeking multiple full-time PhD students and Postdoctoral researchers to join the Aalto Engineering Psychology Group in Finland. The positions focus on interactive AI, user studies, cognitive modelling, and the application of psychological theories and methods to improve human–AI interaction. The research environment is highly interdisciplinary, combining expertise in cognitive science, psychology, artificial intelligence, and data analysis.
Applicants should have a strong background in cognitive science, psychology, AI, or related fields, with expertise in quantitative user studies, data analysis (R/Python), and a commitment to open science. The group values strong scientific writing, communication skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams. The research will be based at the Otaniemi campus near Helsinki, offering excellent collaboration and mobility opportunities within Aalto University and with international partners.
The positions are fully funded for four years, with a starting salary of 3,100 EUR per month, and include occupational health benefits and access to Finland’s comprehensive social security system. The annual workload is 1,612 hours, and the group supports travel for research visits and exchanges with world-class research groups globally.
To apply, candidates must be eligible for PhD study at Aalto University and hold a Master’s degree in a relevant field. Required application materials include a CV, degree certificates and transcripts, contact details for referees or letters of recommendation, and a portfolio of research or engineering work. Applicants are also asked to submit a 2-3 minute video introducing themselves and explaining their motivation for joining the group. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled.
For more information, visit the group’s academic page or contact Assistant Professor Robin Welsch at [email protected].
Funding details
The positions are fully funded for four years with a starting salary of 3,100 EUR per month. The contract includes occupational health benefits, and Finland provides a comprehensive social security system. The position is based at the Aalto University Otaniemi campus.
What's required
Applicants must be eligible for PhD study at Aalto University and hold a Master’s degree in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Computer Science, Cognitive Science, Psychology, Neuroscience, or a related field. Programming skills are required. Candidates should have excellent knowledge in AI and at least one of the following: quantitative user studies, prototyping, or brain imaging. Strong scientific writing and communication skills, very good knowledge of statistics and quantitative data analysis (with hands-on experience in R or Python), commitment to open science/open source practices, teamwork skills in interdisciplinary settings, and very good English skills are required.
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