Junior Researcher (doctoral student) (M/F) - Centre for Credible AI (CCAI/2026/R1/8)

Responsibilities

• Active participation in research conducted at the Centre, including the development of mathematical proofs and programming support for computational experiments
• Documenting research results in the form of scientific publications and internal reports
• Designing, implementing, and documenting programming components supporting experiments with AI models (including LLMs, generative models, and simulations of complex systems)
• Developing and maintaining tools for data processing, visualisation of results, and automation of computational experiments
• Cooperating with research teams in the implementation of replicable and scalable experimental procedures
• Participating in the creation of technical documentation and open scientific software repositories

Requirements

• Strong mathematical skills and knowledge
• Experience in math/coding competitions or research projects is an advantage
• Experience in software engineering, including designing, testing, and maintaining complex code systems (preferred languages: Python, C++, or others used in computational research)
• Ability to work in interdisciplinary teams and willingness to support researchers in implementation, optimisation, and documentation of programming solutions
• Master's degree (higher education) at the time of employment
• Very good knowledge of English
• Strong background in mathematics, computer science, and formal methods, with interest in theoretical approaches to machine learning and artificial intelligence

Benefits

• 6-month contract with the possibility of extension
• Work in an active team in an excellent scientific environment with access to state-of-the-art research infrastructure
• Participation in courses, summer schools, and conferences
• Participation in an interdisciplinary project spanning Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, physics, and Complex Systems
• A unique multidisciplinary workplace in one of the leading scientific institutions in Poland
• Opportunities for interdisciplinary and international collaborations
• Possibility of further personal and scientific development

How to apply

Apply through the eRecruiter application form linked below before the deadline (16 August 2026, 23:59 Europe/Warsaw). Candidate competences are assessed in accordance with the Code of Conduct for Recruitment and Selection Committees of Warsaw University of Technology and the principles of Open, Transparent and Merit-based Recruitment (OTM-R), taking into account the general selection criteria for candidates (R1). Please note that only selected candidates will be contacted. Official posting: https://www.bip.pw.edu.pl/Praca-w-Politechnice/Dla-nie-nauczycieli/Mlodszy-badacz-0-5-etatu-M-K-Centrum-Wiarygodnej-Sztucznej-Inteligencji

Reference: CCAI/2026/R1/8