Akrati Saxena

Leiden University in the Netherlands is offering an exciting PhD position focused on 'AI for Network Analysis.' The successful candidate will work at the intersection of artificial intelligence, network science, and algorithmic fairness. The position is supervised by Assistant Professor Akrati Saxena. Applicants should have a strong background in computer science, mathematics, or related fields, and an interest in AI, network science, and fairness in algorithms. The post does not specify funding details or exact eligibility criteria such as GPA or language requirements. Interested candidates should apply within the last week before the deadline. For more information and to apply, visit the provided link.

Leiden University is advertising a fully funded 4-year PhD position in Complex Networks , hosted jointly by the Leiden Institute of Advanced Computer Science (LIACS) and the Mathematical Institute (MI) in the Netherlands . The project sits at the intersection of Network Science , Mathematics , and Computer Science , with possible research directions including complex networks , random graph models , spatial networks , algorithmic fairness for networks , mathematical modeling , and data-driven network analysis . The selected PhD candidate will work with Dr. Akrati Saxena and Dr. Moritz Otto , with Prof. Michel Mandjes as promotor, and will join the Algorithmic Fairness (AlFa) research groups at Leiden University. Ideal applicants have a background in Computer Science , Mathematics , or a related field, plus strong analytical and programming skills and a clear interest in complex networks and network science. Application deadline: 24 November 2026. Apply via the linked Leiden University careers page for full details and submission instructions.