PhD and Postdoc Positions in Multimodal Learning, Foundation Models, and Agentic Systems Tampere University in Finland

Hao Dong is recruiting PhD students and postdoctoral researchers for a new research group at ELLIS Institute Finland and Tampere University for Fall 2026 / Spring 2027.

The group, Multimodal Intelligence Lab, focuses on multimodal learning, generative AI, vision-language models, foundation models, and agentic systems. The research vision emphasizes reliable and trustworthy machine learning, especially how advanced models can safely adapt and generalize to new environments.

Research applications include robotics, autonomous driving, healthcare, and industrial monitoring. The post highlights interdisciplinary work spanning large-scale foundation models, safe deployment, and practical AI systems.

PhD opening: The lab is looking for 2–3 PhD students with a strong background in machine learning, computer vision, or related areas. Preferred qualifications include a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field; strong programming skills in Python and PyTorch; hands-on deep learning experience; good English; and motivation for independent research and publishing at top venues.

Postdoc opening: The group is open to hosting 1–2 postdoctoral researchers with expertise in multimodal learning, foundation models, generative AI, or related areas. Applicants should have a PhD in Computer Science or a related field, a strong publication record, and good English.

Funding: The PhD positions are fully funded for about 4 years with a starting salary of approximately €3,000+ per month plus benefits. Postdoctoral positions are available for up to 3 years with a starting salary of approximately €4,000+ per month plus benefits. Eligible group members may later be nominated as official ELLIS PhDs or ELLIS Postdocs.

How to apply: Email a single PDF to [email protected] with the subject format [Role] - [Your Name] - [Starting]. Include your CV, transcript, a short research statement, optional supporting documents, and 2–3 referees. Applications for doctoral and postdoctoral roles are reviewed in batches; internship applications are reviewed on a rolling basis.