Principal Investigator in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
This is a prestigious faculty-level appointment at the heart of Europe's AI research expansion, offering the rare chance to lead a lab with massive computational backing. It combines the stability of Finnish university tenure with the agility and prestige of the ELLIS network. It is a defining role for a scientist who wants to lead high-stakes research in one of the world's most supportive social and technical environments.
ELLIS Institute Finland
Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland · Posted 20 April 2026
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About ELLIS Institute Finland
ELLIS Institute Finland is a mid-sized employer working in research and development, based in Helsinki, Uusimaa, Finland.
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Key Responsibilities
- Directing a research group focused on AI and machine learning
- Publishing groundbreaking research in top-tier international venues
- Mentoring PhD students and postdoctoral researchers
- Collaborating with other ELLIS units across Europe
- Engaging with industrial partners to translate research into innovation
Essential
- Demonstrated track record of high-impact research in AI or Machine Learning
- Ability to lead and manage a research team
- Commitment to international collaboration within the ELLIS network
- Capacity to hold a professorship at a Finnish university
Preferred
- Experience in securing external research grants
- Existing connections to European AI research communities
- Experience bridging the gap between academic research and industry/startup applications
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Perks
Benefits & perks
- Substantial starting package for research activities
- Direct access to the LUMI supercomputer
- Joint professorship appointments at Finnish universities
- Integration into the pan-European ELLIS network of excellence
- Collaborative ties with industry leaders and the startup ecosystem
- Relocation to Finland, known for high quality of life and happiness
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