PhD in Computer Science

Company Description

University of Tartu, the largest and most comprehensive university in Estonia, is the oldest university in the country, founded in 1632. It is ranked among the top universities in Northern Europe and the world. The university offers a wide range of programs in various faculties and is known for its research excellence.

Job Description

Fully Funded PhD Position for Fall 2025 at the University of Tartu!

I’m seeking a dedicated PhD student to join the Software Engineering Group at the University of Tartu—Estonia’s top-ranked university.

🔹 PhD Project Start: Fall 2025

🔹 Project Spotlight

The project topic is "Boosting the Development of Energy-Efficient, Human-Centric AI Solutions", supervised by Assistant Prof. Hina Anwar.

This Ph.D. thesis aims to develop ECOMod, a prediction and recommendation system to estimate the energy consumption of AI solutions at an early stage. By leveraging AI energy benchmark datasets, ECOMod will predict energy usage across various use cases and provide actionable recommendations for optimizing AI models to balance energy efficiency with runtime performance.

The core contribution of this PhD project will be:

• A comprehensive dataset linking AI solutions' characteristics (e.g., architecture, configurations) to energy consumption metrics.

• A model (ECOMod) that estimates and predicts the energy consumption of AI solutions (tailored to specific use cases and hardware setups).

• An incorporated recommendation component for balancing energy efficiency with runtime performance, facilitating informed decisions while developing AI solutions.

This work directly supports global sustainability goals and aligns with EU regulations on responsible AI.

To ensure real-world applicability, the system will be refined and specialized for specific use cases. Use cases within the project can be adjusted based on candidates' interests and skills, e.g., mobility (🚘), healthcare (🩺), quantum computing (💻), or other cutting-edge domains.

🔹 Why Join Us?

• Impact: Your research directly supports global sustainability and the EU AI Act.

• Innovation: Explore cutting-edge methods for energy-efficient AI, bridging tech and environmental responsibility. - GreenAI

• Growth: Collaborate in an international environment, expanding both your skill set and professional network.

🔹Qualification and requirement:

• Master’s degree or equivalent degree with a strong academic background in Computer Science, Software Engineering or related field;

• Having an interest in the above-described and inter-/multi-disciplinary research;

• Personal characteristics: curious, collaborative, and dedicated, able and ready to work both independently and in a team;

• Fluent in English, both written and spoken;

• Ready to move to Estonia;

• Compliance with the general rules of the University of Tartu (https://lnkd.in/dKEwjq3P)

🔹How to Apply

To express your interest, please forward your CV to [email protected].

We are excited to learn how your background, skills, and interests align with the project's goals.

🔹Application Timeline:

• Application Opens: May 1, 2025

• Deadline: May 15, 2025