EPFL AI Center and Swiss AI Initiative Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026-2027

The EPFL AI Center and Swiss AI Initiative Postdoctoral Fellowships 2026-2027 is a funded postdoctoral programme at EPFL. It invites outstanding researchers to collaborate with EPFL laboratories to advance AI capabilities across scientific domains, with fellows developing their own research agenda and contributing to EPFL AI Center activities. The fellowship provides salary support and research cost funding, with a competitive selection process and emphasis on excellence.

Salary contribution (~50% of annual salary), potential research funds up to CHF 5,000 per year for costs, access to EPFL infrastructure and laboratories.

Applicants must have a PhD in computer science, physics, engineering, applied mathematics, or a related AI field; senior PhD students who will complete their degree before start are eligible; two EPFL host professors' support is required; priority to external candidates; no age restrictions; nationals of any country may apply.

Submit an online application with required documents; obtain support from two EPFL host professors affiliated with the EPFL AI Center; follow English-language guidelines and submit through the online submission platform.