PhD Researchers in AI, Computational Linguistics, Cognitive and Neural Modeling, and Human-Centered Design University of Eastern Finland in Finland

PhD researchers are being recruited at the University of Eastern Finland in Kuopio, Finland, to join Kiran Pala’s research group. The projects sit at the intersection of AI, computational linguistics, cognitive science, neural modeling, and human-centered design, with a focus on developing technologies that support communication in aging populations.

The post is aimed at motivated PhD candidates with a Master’s degree in Computer Science, Computational or Mathematical Linguistics, Cognitive Science, or a closely related field. Useful background includes programming, artificial intelligence, language technologies, formal linguistics, and cognitive modeling. The working environment is described as international and English-speaking, and knowledge of Finnish is helpful but not required.

Successful applicants will receive close interdisciplinary supervision and opportunities for international collaboration with leading researchers. The post is based in Kuopio, within the University of Eastern Finland.

To apply, candidates should prepare a CV, motivation letter, academic transcripts, a writing sample, and the contact details of two academic referees. Applications and inquiries should be sent directly to Kiran Pala at [email protected].

No formal deadline is stated in the post, and no funding details are specified.