Physics/AI Jobs

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IAIFI-Adjacent Jobs

The following positions are at IAIFI-affiliated universities and therefore have the potential for IAIFI involvement; they are not necessarily directly hired by IAIFI.

Faculty Opportunities

Postdoc Opportunities

Postdoctoral researchers at any of the partner institutions may collaborate with IAIFI researchers to become a Junior Investigator.

Graduate Student Opportunities

IAIFI does not have a dedicated PhD program, but PhD students at any of the partner institutions may collaborate with IAIFI researchers to become a Junior Investigator.

Other Opportunities

Undergraduate Summer Internship Program in AI/ML Research & Engineering

Kempner Institute for the Study of Natural and Artificial Intelligence (Harvard University) Cambridge, MA
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Details ​Our 10-week summer internship in AI/ML research & engineering offers current undergraduates the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a state-of-the-art research community. Applications for Summer 2026 are now open. Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis until all positions are filled.

Academic Opportunities

Faculty Opportunities

Two Tenure-Track Hi! PARIS Chairs in Robotics & AI

ENSTA, Paris, France
Deadline: 2026-04-17 | Apply

Details We are pleased to announce two tenure-track faculty positions in Robotics and Artificial Intelligence at ENSTA, located on the Paris-Saclay campus. Each selected candidate will hold a prestigious Hi! PARIS Chair, awarded following evaluation by an international scientific advisory board. These Chairs come with competitive hiring packages, dedicated funding for three years, and access to world-class computational and experimental resources. The recruited faculty members will work at the U2IS Laboratory (Unité d’Informatique et d’Ingénierie des Systèmes), which is recognized for its strong research record in human-robot interaction, computer vision, autonomous systems, and learning-based robotics. Start date: September 2026

Junior Professor of Foundations of Artificial Intelligence

The University of Bayreuth, Germany
Deadline: 2026-04-12 | Apply

Details We are looking for people of international visibility to strengthen the Computer Science Department with independent research and teaching profiles in the field of Foundations of Artificial Intelligence. The field of Artificial Intelligence is broadly construed here, with subfields such as Deep Learning, Causal AI, Natural Language Processing, Generative Models, World Models, (Neuro-)Symbolic AI, Knowledge Representation and Reasoning, Planning and Search, Agentic AI, Embodied AI, and Reinforcement Learning. The successful candidate will not only enrich the Computer Science Department; but also foster cooperation in research and teaching with related disciplines.

University Professorship in Intelligent Systems

Leibniz University Hannover, Germany
Deadline: 2026-04-30 | Apply

Details Leibniz University Hannover invites outstanding researchers in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) to apply for the following professorship. We are seeking a distinguished individual with a scientific background representing Leibniz University and the L3S AI Research Center in at least one of the following key areas of AI: Embodied AI, Neurosymbolic AI, Agentic AI, Trustworthy AI, or Generative AI, thereby further strengthening Hannover as an AI hub.

Lecturer/Senior Lecturer - US tenure track, The Department of Electrical and Computer Systems Engineering

Monash University
Deadline: 2026-04-26 | Apply

Details The Faculty of Engineering – Joint Departments of Electrical & Computer Systems Engineering and Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering is seeking a Lecturer / Senior Lecturer with expertise in robotics, autonomous systems, mechatronics, advanced sensing & control, advanced/additive manufacturing, automation, or biomedical engineering. We are looking for a candidate who will establish and lead a strong research program in these areas, driving innovations in core enabling technologies that underpin a wide range of real-world applications, including autonomous vehicles, robotic manipulation, assistive technologies, robot learning, physical AI, defence, aerospace, human-centered technologies, healthcare, soft robotics, and next-generation intelligent machines.

Machine Learning - Open Rank Faculty

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, Abu Dhabi, UAE
Deadline: 2026-08-31 | Apply

Details ​Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) is looking for passionate and highly motivated Faculty. The successful candidates will be responsible for delivering high-quality instruction, mentoring students, contributing to curriculum development, and actively engaging in interdisciplinary research. Faculty members will also have the opportunity to collaborate with leading AI researchers, work on cutting-edge projects, and contribute to the university's growth as a hub for AI excellence.

Assistant Professor of Statistics

University of California, Davis
Deadline: 2026-06-30 | Apply

Details ​The Department of Statistics at the University of California, Davis, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track faculty position in Statistics. This search and hiring will be conducted at the assistant professor rank. The search will be primarily in Data Science, but all areas of Statistics and Machine Learning will be considered. Individuals specializing in foundational research in data science or in statistical methods for large and complex or massive data are especially encouraged to apply.

Statistics and Data Science - Associate/Full Professor Tenured

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Deadline: 2026-07-31 | Apply

Details ​Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) is looking for passionate and highly motivated Faculty. The Department of Statistics and Data Science invites applications for Associate / Full Professors for a faculty position in Statistics and Data Science. We seek researchers with strong potential in both theoretical and applied statistics. The successful candidate will contribute to high-quality instruction, mentor graduate students, shape curriculum development, and engage in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of statistics, data science, and artificial intelligence(AI).

Statistics and Data Science - Assistant Professor Tenure Track

Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
Deadline: 2026-07-31 | Apply

Details ​Mohamed bin Zayed University of Artificial Intelligence (MBZUAI) is looking for passionate and highly motivated Faculty. The Department of Statistics and Data Science invites applications for an Assistant Professor tenure-track faculty position in Statistics and Data Science. We seek researchers with strong potential in both theoretical and applied statistics. The successful candidate will contribute to high-quality instruction, mentor graduate students, shape curriculum development, and engage in interdisciplinary research at the intersection of statistics, data science, and artificial intelligence(AI).

Postdoc Opportunities

Up to 2 positions as Research Associate / Postdoc - Continuous Learning and Bayesian Reasoning

TU Darmstadt, Germany
Deadline: 2026-06-14 | Apply

Details You will work on projects in the field of adaptive intelligence and contribute to the development of sustainable and transparent AI systems. You will conduct research and publish your findings at renowned machine learning conferences. Furthermore, you will be expected to participate in teaching, support the group's leadership, supervise master's and doctoral students, and assist the group in securing funding . This position is designed to foster the careers of early-career researchers pursuing a career in academia.

Postdoc position on Data assimilation and Machine learning

ENSEEIHT, Toulouse INP, Toulouse, France
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Details We have an opening postdoc position (2 years) in Toulouse (France) on developing state-of-the-art AI models for data assimilation and with applications to real data. Details are given in: https://lnkd.in/ewP4kMhS, and https://aniti.univ-toulouse.fr/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/Postdoc_druids-1.pdf. Please feel free to reach us by email for any further questions (sixin.zhang@gmail.com).

PhD Students and Postdoctoral Positions in Interactive Robot Perception & Learning

TU Darmstadt, Germany
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Details We are seeking highly motivated PhD Students and Postdoctoral Researchers to join the PEARL Lab (https://pearl-lab.com) at TU Darmstadt, Germany, led by Prof. Georgia Chalvatzaki. Our research focuses on structured robot learning and embodied AI. We aim to enable robots to perceive, reason, and act in open-ended environments by leveraging the underlying structure of robot–environment systems. Our approach moves beyond black-box policies toward composable, adaptive, and robust behaviors that generalize across tasks, supporting grounded, language-guided decision-making and intuitive human-robot interaction.

AI/ Data engineer openings (AI for Bio)

Janelia research, Washington, DC, USA
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Details Janelia research is looking for candidates (Masters, PhD, Postdoc levels) who are interested in Data/AI engineer positions. Janelia is a research institute in Washington DC, USA - working on various bio-science projects with major focus on imaging and neuroscience. Note: Visa sponsorship is available for qualifying candidates applying from outside USA too. Please look into various open positions in the link given below and if anyone is interested feel free to contact Anirudha Kemtur at kemtura@hhmi.org/or on Linkedin.

AI Fellows at PSL University - 10 positions

Paris Sciences et Lettres University, Paris, France
Deadline: 2026-04-12 (1:00pm Paris time) | Apply

Details Located in the heart of Paris, Université PSL combines excellence and diversity to foster dialogue across all fields of knowledge and creation in sciences, economics and social sciences, humanities, engineering, and arts. With 17,000 students and 4,500 faculty members, Paris Sciences & Lettres is comparable to the world's leading universities. It prioritizes capacity for action over mere size.10 positions of AI Fellow at Paris Sciences et Lettres University.
Minimal education level: PhD. - Required field(s) of studies: Core areas of AI (mathematics or computer science) or application areas (physics, astrophysics, chemistry, life sciences, cognitive sciences, etc.)
Minimum level of experience required: post-doctoral fellow
Language requirements: English, C1-C2 CECRL level

Mila Postdoctoral Position in Theoretical Foundations of ML in Society

Mila - Québec AI Institute, Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Deadline: 2026-04-15 | Apply

Details ​Looking for a postdoc to join Matt Kusner's group at Mila - Québec AI Institute to work on the theoretical foundations of machine learning in society. For more details on research directions please see this course: https://foundations-of-ml-in-society-2026.notion.site/ The post holder will join Mila (https://mila.quebec/en) and have the opportunity to collaborate with other faculty and students at the institute.

Postdoc Position in Machine Learning and Robotics

KU Leuven, Belgium
Deadline: 2026-04-15 | Apply

Details ​KU Leuven’s robot-learning group is seeking a highly motivated postdoc to work on problems at the intersection of machine learning and robotics, of a nature similar to recent publications of the group. KU Leuven is Belgium’s largest university and a leading higher education and research institution, ranked among the top 100 universities worldwide.

Research position in Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence

Bielefeld University, Bielefeld, Germany
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Details We’re hiring PhD students and postdocs to develop machine‑learning methods that make sense of human complexity. Fully funded for 4 years. Starting as soon as possible. Current ML methods often fall short when applied to human behavior. At the Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence Lab (Bielefeld University), we’re building the foundations: collecting rich behavioral data, identifying the gaps in existing algorithms, and developing new approaches to bridge them. We’re looking for computer‑science researchers with strong mathematical and analytical skills to tackle challenging problems at the intersection of computer science and psychology. If you’re passionate about models, optimization and careful algorithm design, and want to advance machine learning for complex human data, this position is for your: https://jobs.uni-bielefeld.de/job/view/4722/research-position-m-f-d-predoc-or-postdoc-in-human-centered-artificial-intelligence?page_lang=en.

Other Academic Opportunities

Research position (pre-doc or post-doc) in Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence

Bielefeld University, Germany
Deadline: 2026-04-22 | Apply

Details The Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence Lab seeks motivated candidates with a background in Computer Science (or a related discipline) for a fully funded researcher position (PhD/PostDoc) for 4 years. Our interdisciplinary team develops AI methods to analyze social signals, such as facial expressions, gaze, vocal cues, and heart rate, to improve mental health and enhance human – AI interaction. Collaborating with psychological and medical institutes worldwide, we use advanced machine learning, audio, and image processing techniques to support clinical diagnostics and behavioral research. Committed to AI fairness and explainability, we aim to create algorithms and tools that are both scientifically robust and ethically sound.

Academic Research Assistant

Saarland University, Saarbrücken, Germany
Deadline: 2026-05-03 | Apply

Details The Center for Scientific and High-Performance Computing (CSHPC) is inviting applications for the following position commencing at the earliest opportunity. Your academic qualifications:
Completed university studies in computer science or a related subject area, such as mathematics or physics, preferably followed by a successful doctorate.
Language skills (according to GER): English C1.We look forward to receiving your meaningful online application (in a PDF file) by 03.05.2026 to administration@cs.uni-saarland.de. Please include the reference number W2826 in the subject line of the e-mail.

AI Sentience Scholars program (8-10 scholars)

Neuromatch (primarily operates online and registered in Beaverton, OR and Los Angeles, CA)
Deadline: 2026-04-28 | Apply

Details Applications are open for the AI Sentience Scholars program by Neuromatch — a 6-month, part-time, remote mentored research experience for Master's students and early postdocs. Work on frontier questions about AI, consciousness, and ethics, with leading researchers in the field. Stipend and research funding included. Learn more: neuromatch.io/ai-sentience-scholars. We're also hosting a free application webinar on 1 April (16:00 UTC), for prospective applicants to learn more about the program and ask questions. We strongly encourage interested candidates to attend before applying. Register here: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_z9g1Ut7DQM6N3asbVO97aw#/registration

Lecturer Pool - Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

The University of California, Berkeley
Deadline: 2027-02-01 | Apply

Details ​The Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Sciences at the University of California, Berkeley invites applications for a pool of qualified temporary instructors to teach Electrical Engineering or Computer Science courses should an opening arise. These are not tenure‐track positions – selected candidates will hold the title of Lecturer. Screening of applicants is ongoing and will continue as needed. The number of positions varies from semester to semester, depending on the needs of the department. Due to budget restrictions, no funding is available for visa or relocation expenses.

Industry Opportunities

Junior group leaders in artifical intelligence and data science

The Paris Brain Institute, Paris, France
Deadline: 2026-04-26 | Apply

Details As part of his strategic development in AI, data science and computational science, the Paris Brain Institute has opened a call for Junior group leaders.This junior call corresponds to a formal recruitment procedure. The Junior Group Leader will be recruited for five years, as a principal investigator, with a competitive salary. They will be awarded an attractive start-up package for kick-starting their group. For more details, please refer to the call content and application platform: https://institut-du-cerveau.wiin.io/en/applications/call-for-juniorgroupleaders. Application deadline for Junior Group Leaders: April 26th, 2026, 23h59 CET.

senior or mid-career researchers in articial intelligence, data science and computational sciences

The Paris Brain Institute, Paris, France
Deadline: 2026-06-15 | Apply

Details The Paris Brain Institute (https://parisbraininstitute.org/) invites expressions of interest from internationally recognized senior and mid-career researchers in the fields of AI, data science and computational sciences to address key challenges in brain health and neuroscience. This expression of interest is part of a strategic effort to anticipate future recruitment opportunities and shape a future recruitment call. The Institute is currently exploring the launch of a formal recruitment call in Fall 2026, with potential appointments starting in Fall 2027. The potential offer could typically comprise a “Director of Research” position at CNRS, subject to institutional approval and competitive recruitment procedures, together with a competitive salary complement, and an attractive start-up package to enable the development of a new research team. The application is a lightweight process: please submit a full academic CV and a 1-page letter describing your interest in joining the Paris Brain Institute and your overall research vision through the platform. All submissions will be treated confidentially. Application deadline: Expressions of interest should be submitted no later than June 15th, 2026, 23h59 CET. Earlier submissions are highly encouraged as reviewing will be performed on a rolling basis.

Junior Group Leaders in AI and data science

The Paris Brain Institute, France
Deadline: 2026-04-26 | Apply

Details ​The Paris Brain Institute seeks to recruit Junior Group Leaders in the fields of AI, data science and computational sciences to address key challenges in brain health and neuroscience. The Junior Group Leader will be recruited for five years, as a principal investigator, with a competitive salary. They will be awarded an attractive start-up package for kick-starting their group.