Generous stipend: NZ$35,000/year for 3 years (possible extension).
Full tuition fees covered.
Funding for international conferences and collaboration visits in Europe.
Fieldwork opportunities.
🔹 Ideal candidates:
Background in Machine Learning, Data Science, Computer Science, or related fields.
Strong Python skills.
Excellent communication in English.
Previous publications in top-tier AI conferences/journals.
🔹 Supervisors: Prof. Bastiaan Kleijn, Dr. Felix Yan, Dr. Finnigan Illsley-Kemp
📅 Applications reviewed from: September 1st, 2025 (Flexible start date from October 2025 onwards).
For inquiries and applications, please contact me directly at 📧 [felix.yan@vuw.ac.nz](mailto:felix.yan@vuw.ac.nz). Application documents include your CV, transcript, Master’s thesis, and publications.
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