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Open Ph.D. Positions at INSAIT

On-site
  • Sofia, Sofia, Bulgaria
€36,000 per year

Position description

The Institute for Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, and Technology (INSAIT), created in partnership with ETH Zurich and EPFL, seeks candidates for Ph.D. positions.

INSAIT is the first research institute in computer science and artificial intelligence located in Eastern Europe whose mission is to become one of the world's leading research and innovation powerhouses in the area. At INSAIT, you will benefit from:

  • Mentorship by top professors from world-class universities such as MIT, CMU, ETH Zurich, Yale, EPFL.

  • Outstanding working conditions that provide you with the freedom to think and the space to learn and grow, with compensation of €36,000 / year with a flat income tax of 10%.
  • Rolling admission process, accepting PhD applications at any point during the academic year.

To apply, you must hold a B.Sc. or a M.Sc. degree (or be within the last year of completing either) in computer science, data science, mathematics, physics, statistics, or electrical engineering. We welcome all excellent candidates with a strong academic background who are keen on conducting world-class research in the general field of AI and computer science.


Position requirements

To complete the application, you need to:

  • select interest areas in general computer science and AI, used to match your application with an advisor

  • upload a supporting motivational statement, transcripts, and a curriculum vitae (CV)

  • upload a diploma if you have graduated

  • provide two reference letters (optional)

  • provide evidence of excellent command of the English language (English Language Proficiency test, if available).
  • All documents should be provided or translated to English.

  • All uploaded files should be provided in PDF format.

INSAIT adopts the rolling admission process meaning that students can start at any time. All applicants will receive a response on their application no later than two months after applying. For any further questions, please contact us at: phd@insait.ai 

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