PhD Positions in Geospatial AI, Remote Sensing, and Human Settlement Mapping University of South Brittany in France

Three new PhD positions are available for joint doctoral projects between the OBELIX group at the University of South Brittany in Vannes, France, and the European Commission Joint Research Center (JRC) in Ispra, Italy. The research areas include global multi-task learning for mapping and characterizing human settlements from Earth Observation (EO) data, backcasting anthropogenic infrastructures over a century of historical EO data and maps, and explainable multimodal AI for rapid estimation of displacement and people in need during crises. These projects are at the intersection of geospatial AI, remote sensing, and human settlement analysis, offering a unique opportunity to work with leading European research institutions.

Applicants should have a strong background in computer science, geography, environmental science, or related fields, with experience in machine learning, geospatial data analysis, or EO data. Proficiency in programming and English is expected. The positions are jointly supervised and offer exposure to both academic and applied research environments.

Funding details are not specified in the announcement, but as these are joint doctoral projects with major European institutions, funding is likely available. Interested candidates should consult the provided links for each position for detailed information on funding, eligibility, and application procedures. The application deadline for all positions is January 15, 2026.

For more information and to apply, visit the links associated with each project. This is an excellent opportunity for motivated students interested in geospatial AI, remote sensing, and the societal impacts of human settlement mapping.