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PhD or Postdoctoral Position in LLM Training at the University of Basel University of Basel in Switzerland

Degree Level

PhD, Postdoc

Field of study

Computer Science

Funding

Full funding available

Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

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Switzerland

University

University of Basel

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Keywords

Computer Science
Mathematics
Reinforcement Learning
Reasoning
Statistics
Machine learning

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About this position

We’re hiring at the University of Basel for a PhD student or postdoctoral researcher in LLM training.

The position is in the research groups of Prof. Aurelien Lucchi and Prof. Ilija Bogunovic at the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science. The work focuses on LLM pre-training and post-training, reinforcement learning, reasoning, reliable generalization, and large-scale experiments.

This is a strong opportunity for candidates interested in machine learning, computer science, and related theoretical/experimental research. The post explicitly mentions a joint position with two advisors.

The opportunity is located in Basel, Switzerland. Applications are due July 31, 2026.

Apply via the University of Basel jobs portal using the vacancy link in the post.

Funding details

Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.

How to apply

Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.

More information can be found here

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