PhD Research Fellow in Machine Learning and Statistics

The University of Oslo is offering a PhD Research Fellow position focused on machine learning and statistics. The research aims to pioneer a new generation of vision-language models (VLMs) that perform genuine visual reasoning over images rather than merely providing descriptive text. Successful candidates will design models that are more accurate, explainable through graph structures, and applicable across robotics, medical imaging, and autonomous driving. The candidate is expected to conduct independent research, publish findings in top-tier venues, and contribute to the academic environment of the department.

• Design and implement novel vision-language architectures that perform structural reasoning over visual data.
• Develop graph-based representation methods to enhance model explainability and traceability.
• Conduct empirical evaluations across domains such as robotics, medical imaging, and autonomous driving.
• Publish research findings in premier international machine learning and computer vision conferences and journals.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary research teams and contribute to academic activities within the department.