Description
Applications are being accepted for a Postdoctoral Researcher position in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Extended Reality (XR) at the VTT Technical Research Centre of Finland. The position is located in Tampere, Finland, within the Smart Immersive Industrial Solutions team led by Research Team Leader Nikhil Pratap Pachhandara. As one of Europe’s foremost applied research organizations, VTT has more than 80 years of experience in science-based innovation. Over 2,300 experts from 60+ nationalities collaborate to develop solutions for global challenges.
Responsibilities
Role Description
The appointed researcher will be engaged in advanced research at the intersection of AI and immersive technologies. Activities will include:
- Designing AI-driven digital twins for XR applications.
- Automating XR content creation using generative AI and LLMs.
- Prototyping solutions with Unity, Python, and open-source AI frameworks.
- Collaborating with cross-disciplinary research teams and industry stakeholders.
- Disseminating results through publications in leading journals and conferences.
Position Information
- Focus Area: Integration of AI, Large Language Models (LLMs), and machine learning within XR environments (AR/VR).
- Contract Type: Fixed-term, 3 years.
- Application Deadline: 31 August 2025 (applications reviewed on a rolling basis).
- Start Date: Flexible and negotiable.
Qualification
Required Qualifications
- A PhD in computer science, AI, XR, or a closely related discipline, earned within the past 5 years.
- Proven skills in Python, Unity, and AI/ML frameworks.
- Practical experience in XR development or fine-tuning LLMs.
Preferred Qualifications
- An established record of publications in relevant fields.
- A publicly accessible GitHub portfolio showcasing related projects.
What is offered?
- Research Impact: Direct involvement in projects addressing real-world industrial challenges in collaboration with industry.
- Professional Growth: Training in scientific writing, commercialization strategies, and project management.
- Work-Life Balance: Six weeks of paid holidays after one year of employment, relocation support, and employee well-being benefits.
- State-of-the-Art Facilities: Access to VTT’s research infrastructure and extensive global networks.
Application Procedure
Applications must include:
- Curriculum Vitae (with publications list).
- Motivation Letter.
- GitHub/Portfolio link (if available).
Submissions should be made via the VTT Recruitment System.
For Further Information
Contact: Nikhil Pratap Pachhandara, Research Team Leader
- Email: nikhil.pachhandara@vtt.fi
- Phone: +358 40 835 0441
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