Marta Vallejo

The Centre for Doctoral Training in Dependable and Deployable AI for Robotics (CDT-D2AIR) is now accepting applications for its next round of 4-year PhD studentships. This joint programme between Heriot-Watt University and the University of Edinburgh provides an exceptional training environment for students passionate about advancing AI and robotics technologies with real-world impact. The CDT particularly welcomes applicants interested in interdisciplinary projects at the intersection of robotics, artificial intelligence, and neurodegenerative diseases, focusing on how dependable AI robotics can transform healthcare, including diagnosis, prognosis, and clinical decision-making. The programme is open to high-quality international candidates from all backgrounds who are motivated to contribute to impactful research. Applications received by Friday, 14 November 2025, will be considered for the first round of student places, with the programme commencing in September 2026. For more information and application details, visit the CDT-D2AIR website. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Marta Vallejo, Associate Professor at Heriot-Watt University, to discuss potential project ideas.

The Centre for Doctoral Training in Dependable and Deployable AI for Robotics (CDT-D2AIR) is now accepting applications for its next cohort of PhD students. This 4-year joint programme between Heriot-Watt University and the University of Edinburgh offers a unique training environment for students passionate about advancing AI and robotics technologies with real-world impact. The CDT particularly welcomes applicants interested in interdisciplinary projects at the intersection of robotics, artificial intelligence, and neurodegenerative diseases, focusing on how dependable AI robotics can transform healthcare, including diagnosis, prognosis, and clinical decision-making. The programme is open to high-quality international candidates from all backgrounds who are motivated to contribute to impactful research. While specific funding details are not provided, studentships in UK CDTs are typically fully funded, covering tuition and providing a stipend. The first round of applications will be considered for those received by 14 November 2025, with the programme commencing in September 2026. For more information and to apply, visit the CDT-D2AIR website. Prospective students are encouraged to contact Marta Vallejo to discuss potential project ideas.

Heriot-Watt University’s ML-Health group is seeking an exceptional postdoctoral candidate for the MSCA Postdoctoral Fellowship 2026 host position in ALS and AI . The project sits at the intersection of machine learning , artificial intelligence , computer vision , and biomedical engineering , with a strong application to neurodegenerative disease research. The research focus is machine learning for ALS / Motor Neurone Disease , including work on medical imaging , digital pathology , and biomarkers . The host is Marta Vallejo , Associate Professor in AI/Machine Learning and Head of the ML-Health group at Heriot-Watt University, United Kingdom. Applicants should have a PhD in ML, AI, Computer Vision, or Biomedical Engineering . The post specifically asks for a strong publication record with multiple first-author papers in good venues, experience in deep learning for medical data , and prior work in neurodegeneration , with ALS preferred . Only candidates meeting these criteria will be considered. This is a postdoctoral fellowship host position ; the post does not specify stipend, tuition, or other financial details. Interested candidates should prepare a CV , publication list , and a short research idea (max 1 page) for the internal selection process. Internal deadline: 21 May 2026.