Mikko Karttunen

The ELLIS Institute Finland has opened a competitive call for PhD and postdoc positions in machine learning , artificial intelligence , statistics , and related research areas. Professor Mikko Karttunen (Professor and Foundation PS Fellow, Principal Investigator) says his team is welcoming candidates to work at ELLIS Institute Finland / University of Eastern Finland , either within his group or in collaboration with other ELLIS members and teams elsewhere. The post highlights that postdoc appointments are typically for up to 3 years , while PhD positions are typically for 4 years . Applicants are expected to have prior experience in ML, statistics, AI, or a related field. For PhD applicants, strong performance in relevant studies is preferred; for postdoc applicants, a strong publication record in top-tier machine learning-related venues is expected. Additional merits relevant to researcher positions may also be considered. Applicants can explore project ideas in Mikko Karttunen’s team or propose their own. The post also notes that there are around 50 faculty members across different AI/ML fields in the broader ELLIS network. All applications must be submitted via the ELLIS application portal. The deadline is strict: 2026-09-21 .