Postdoctoral Fellowship in AI for Software Engineering at Trent University, Canada Trent University in Canada

Trent University in Canada, under the supervision of Assistant Professor Taher A. Ghaleb, is seeking a strong international postdoctoral fellow to be nominated for the prestigious Canada Impact+ Research Training Awards (CIRTA). The research will focus on advancing Artificial Intelligence for Software Engineering (AI for SE) and Software Engineering for AI (SE for AI), with current interests including Agentic AI, AI for DevOps, and CI/CD. This opportunity is ideal for candidates passionate about the intersection of AI and software engineering, aiming to contribute to cutting-edge research in these domains.

The CIRTA award offers a competitive funding package of $70,000 per year for up to two years for postdoctoral researchers. The initiative is designed to recruit top international talent to Canada, supporting research in priority areas and strengthening the Canadian research ecosystem. The position is based at Trent University, a leading institution in Canada, and supervised by Dr. Taher A. Ghaleb, an expert in software engineering and AI.

Applicants must be strong postdoctoral candidates from outside Canada, with research interests and experience aligned with Agentic AI, SE for AI, or AI for SE (including AI for DevOps and CI/CD). The application package should include an up-to-date resume, a letter or email of interest, and a research statement that aligns with the specified research areas. Only highly qualified candidates will be contacted for further steps.

The internal deadline for applications is January 31st, 2026. For more information about the awards, candidates can visit the official CIRTA page. This is a highly competitive nomination process, and successful candidates will have the opportunity to work in a vibrant research environment at Trent University, contributing to impactful advancements in AI and software engineering.

For application, send the required documents to [email protected] with the subject line 'CIRTA Postdoctoral Fellow Application 2026'.