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

Open PhD and Postdoc positions are available in multimodal learning, foundation models, agentic systems, generative AI, and vision-language models at ELLIS Institute Finland and Tampere University.

The research group led by Hao Dong focuses on building reliable and trustworthy machine learning systems that can safely adapt and generalize to new environments. The work connects core AI/ML research with applications in robotics, autonomous driving, healthcare, and industrial monitoring.

PhD positions: 2–3 students are being recruited for Fall 2026 / Spring 2027. Applicants should have a Master’s degree or equivalent in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering, Mathematics, or a related field; strong Python and PyTorch skills; hands-on deep learning experience; good English; and motivation for independent research and top-venue publishing.

Postdoc positions: 1–2 researchers are sought for up to 3 years. Candidates should hold a PhD in Computer Science or a related field, have a strong publication record, and be interested in multimodal learning, foundation models, or generative AI.

Funding: both PhD and postdoctoral positions are fully funded and include comprehensive benefits under Tampere University policies and the Finnish social security system. The post also highlights access to major computing resources, including H200 GPUs and the EuroHPC/LUMI supercomputer.

How to apply: email a single PDF to [email protected] with your CV, transcript, a short research statement, optional supporting documents, and 2–3 referees. Use the subject format “[Role] - [Your Name] - [Starting]”. Applications are reviewed in batches for doctoral/postdoctoral roles, while internships and thesis opportunities are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Location: Helsinki and Tampere, Finland.