Doctoral positions in the BRIDGE-AI network (AI-Health) in Germany and Finland

The BRIDGE-AI doctoral network is hiring ambitious doctoral candidates at various locations in Europe (Finland, the Netherlands, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland and Austria).

We are currently inviting applications for the last 3 open PhD positions, located in Germany and Finland 

The aim of the network is to develop new and trustworthy AI methods for longitudinal neuroimage analysis, helping clinical experts assess temporal changes in patients with chronic brain disorders.

Find more information about the project and each of the available position at each institute detailed at the BRIDGE-AI website.

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We offer:

• A unique and stimulating environment to work on cutting-edge AI method development for computational brain imaging, with ample opportunities for collaborating closely with expert clinicians and world-leading companies in the medical imaging domain. You will be co-supervised by a multidisciplinary team, receiving valuable input from industry, academia, and hospitals alike.

• A dedicated PhD training program with high-profile invited lecturers, combining both science-based and transferable skills training, with attention to your future career development. All BRIDGE-AI’s doctoral candidates will convene on regular intervals for training events organized in Helsinki (FI), Leuven (BE), Lausanne (CH), Bern (CH), Vienna (AT) and Eindhoven (NL).

• Access to large collections of clinical neuroimaging data and expert guidance (including through extensive international research visits) for evaluating the true clinical relevance and impact of the AI tools you will be developing.

• Full-time employment on the BRIDGE-AI project with competitive remuneration for three years. Depending on the host organization, subsequent funding needed to finalize your PhD thesis may be available.

Your profile:

• A MSc degree in physics, computer science, electrical engineering or a similar degree. Candidates who expect to obtain their MSc degree in the near future are also welcome to apply.

• A strong interest in both new AI method development and the real-world clinical context in which AI methods need to operate. Able to work in an interdisciplinary team and interested in collaborating with clinical partners.

• A high level of perseverance.

• Strong programming skills in e.g., Python/NumPy, PyTorch or C++.

• Excellent communication skills in English (both oral and written).

• An eagerness to travel within Europe.

Other prerequisites:

• Applicants can be of any nationality, but must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in the country of employment for more than 12 months in the 36 months immediately before their date of recruitment. Compulsory national service, short stays such as holidays, and time spent as part of a procedure for obtaining refugee status under the Geneva Convention are not taken into account.

• At the date of the recruitment, applicants can not already be in possession of a doctoral degree. Researchers who have successfully defended their doctoral thesis but who have not yet formally been awarded the doctoral degree are also not eligible.

• Successful applicants will need to enroll in a doctoral program at the PhD awarding institution associated with each position. Therefore, eligibility requirements (e.g., relevant MSc degree, language proficiency, …) for the relevant institution need to be fulfilled. Please see the FAQ page for institution-specific requirements.

To apply:

• Applications can only be submitted through Aalto University’s online job platform until 30 June 2026 at 23:59 Finnish time (GMT +2), or until all positions have been filled (whichever comes first).

• Screening and filling of the positions will start as soon as applications are received. Therefore, it is recommended to apply as early as possible.

• We strive to ensure diversity and gender equality in the BRIDGE-AI network through an open, transparent, and merit-based recruitment. Women and others underrepresented in the field of computational neuroimaging are particularly encouraged to apply.

• In order to apply, you should include: (1) a cover letter explaining your motivation for applying; (2) your CV; (3) relevant transcripts of studies and certificates of your degrees; and (4) the names and contact information of at least two professional references who may be contacted regarding your application. You should indicate which position(s) you are applying to (maximum 3) , and indicate the order of preference within the selected positions (1 = highest preference). Available positions on this page Open PhD positions - Bridge-AI ​.

• We reserve the right to leave positions open, to extend the application period, and to reopen the application process.

• For more information about the application and selection procedure, please see the FAQ page.

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