3 PhD positions in AI, Earth Observation, and Science-Policy interface

Apply by January 15th, 2026
Career Stage: PhD
Vannes, France & Ispra, Italy

We are currently opening 3 PhD positions for which we are looking for excellent candidates to engage in a 3 years, fully-funded PhD programme, conducted in an international context together with our group (OBELIX@IRISA) in Vannes, Brittany, France and European Commission Joint Research Center in Ispra, Italy, with the financial support of the AI Cluster SequoIA. The 3 projects include a mobility period in Italy (2026 and 207) and France (2028 and 2029).

  1. Global multi-task learning for mapping and characterizing human settlements from EO data (more details and application: https://amethis.doctorat.org/amethis-client/prd/consulter/offre/2588)

  2. Backcasting anthropogenic infrastructures over a century of historical EO data and maps (more details and application: https://amethis.doctorat.org/amethis-client/prd/consulter/offre/2591)

  3. Explainable multimodal AI using geospatial data for rapid estimation of displacement and people in need in crises (more details and application: https://amethis.doctorat.org/amethis-client/prd/consulter/offre/2592)

Please note some nationality restrictions apply (more details in the link above). EU candidates are strongly invited to apply.

Application deadline: 15 January 2026.

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