Tom Bäckström

The Department of Information and Communications Engineering at Aalto University in Finland is offering several summer research assistant positions for 2026. These opportunities are ideal for Bachelor and Master students interested in information and communications technologies, engineering, and applied sciences. The positions are located within the School of Electrical Engineering and focus on cutting-edge research areas such as artificial intelligence, machine learning, speech and language processing, and data science. Projects include developing AI-driven intervention systems for student success, creating course content for speech synthesis, working on multimodal lecture translation using large language models, and advancing deep learning methods for automatic assessment of spoken language. Some positions also focus on robust speech recognition for less commonly taught languages like Sámi. The research environment is highly international, and students will have the opportunity to work with leading academic staff and research groups at Aalto University. Applicants must be Bachelor or Master level students with strong English skills. Depending on the position, requirements include experience with Python programming, machine learning, data science libraries, and, for some roles, speech, audio, or language processing. Finnish language skills are beneficial for certain projects but not mandatory. Applicants should be self-motivated and able to work independently. Application materials must be submitted in English and include a CV, application letter (with a brief introduction and preferred employment dates), and transcript of records. Candidates can apply for up to three positions and should prioritize their choices using the provided position codes. The summer jobs are paid, with a monthly salary ranging from 2180 € to 2310 €, depending on the applicant's education level. The positions last up to four months and are available between May and September 2026. The application deadline is February 28, 2026, but early applications are encouraged as positions may be filled on a rolling basis. For more information, applicants can contact the listed academic supervisors or the HR Advisor. For further details and to apply, visit the official Aalto University open positions page. This is an excellent opportunity for students to gain hands-on research experience in a world-class academic setting, working on innovative projects in information and communications engineering, machine learning, and speech technology.