Chalmers University of Technology invites applications for a fully funded doctoral student position in Human-Robot Interaction. This exciting research opportunity is based in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering, a joint department of Chalmers and the University of Gothenburg, renowned for its internationally visible research and strong industry links. The division of Interaction Design and Software Engineering provides a collaborative environment where you will join a growing grou...

Ghent University invites applications for a PhD Assistant position in the Department of Translation, Interpreting and Communication, with a focus on Russian language and related fields. This opportunity is embedded within the Faculty of Arts and Philosophy and the TRACE research group, offering a vibrant academic environment for doctoral research and teaching. At least 50% of the appointment is dedicated to academic research in preparation for a doctoral dissertation, with the subject matter ali...

The Cluster of Excellence ROOTS at Kiel University invites applications for a Research Associate (Postdoc) position in East Asian Studies, with a focus on Cultural Anthropology, Environmental Studies, and Social Sciences. This full-time, permanent position is classified up to salary grade 14 TV-L, provided tariff-related requirements are met. The ROOTS Cluster explores the deep history of social and environmental processes, aiming to understand their long-term developments and contemporary reson...

The University of Bergen invites applications for a PhD Research Fellowship in Arabic at the Department of Foreign Languages, commencing October 2026 or as agreed. This four-year, full-time position offers a unique opportunity to advance your expertise in Arabic studies, contribute to new knowledge, and participate in a stimulating academic environment. The department is renowned for its diverse language programs and strong research profile, with active collaborations in Middle Eastern history a...

The Trinational Doctoral Programme in Italian Studies is a unique joint PhD opportunity offered through the collaboration of the University of Bonn (Germany), University of Florence (Italy), and Sorbonne University (France). This programme is designed for students with a strong academic background in Italian Studies, providing an international and interdisciplinary environment for research in Italian literature and related fields. Graduates receive doctoral degrees from all three partner univers...

KU Leuven is offering full-time PhD positions in the interdisciplinary field of multimodal language processing and word learning in children. The research is based in the Departments of Neuroscience (ExpORL) and Linguistics (MIDI) and focuses on how children with language processing challenges learn new words by integrating verbal and non-verbal cues such as gestures and gaze. The project utilizes eye-tracking and both digital and real-life interactions to investigate how multimodal signals infl...

The University of Copenhagen is inviting applications for a 30-month postdoctoral position in Natural Language Processing (NLP) and the cultural alignment of Large Language Models (LLMs) at the Centre for Language Technology, Department of Nordic Studies and Linguistics. This opportunity is part of the CAALLM Consortium, a pioneering Nordic project focused on the linguistic and cultural adaptation of LLMs, and involves collaboration with research groups across Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Latvia, an...

The University of Maryland, in collaboration with the Institute for Trustworthy AI in Law & Society (TRAILS), invites applications for a postdoctoral associate position starting in summer or fall 2026. This unique opportunity is ideal for researchers interested in advancing trustworthy artificial intelligence (AI) with a focus on ethics, human rights, and the inclusion of marginalized communities. TRAILS is a joint research, education, and outreach institute funded by the National Science Founda...

[Full tuition fees and a tax-free maintenance stipend of £20,780 per year for UK and international applicants, funded by the ESRC North West Social Science Doctoral Training Partnership.] The CASS Research Centre at Lancaster University is offering a fully funded PhD studentship for both UK and international candidates, commencing in October 2026. This prestigious opportunity is funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC) through the North West Social Science Doctoral Training Part...