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PhD positions available at the Munich Center for Machine Learning (MCML) (m/f/x) in any field of research within the domains of machine learning

07.10.2025, Wissenschaftliches Personal

The MCML opens its doctoral call annually. This year, applications are accepted from 15 October to 14 November 2025. You will develop a PhD research project in a field related to one of the three research areas of MCML: Foundations of Machine Learning; Perception, Vision, and NLP; and Domain-Specific Machine Learning.

The Munich Center for Machine Learning (MCML) is a joint research initiative of Ludwig-Maximilians Universität München (LMU) and Technische Universität München (TUM). It is one of six nationwide AI centers in Germany to receive permanent funding as part of the German and Bavarian government's AI strategy. Our vision is to strengthen regional, national, and international competence in AI and to make the corresponding potential accessible to users from science and industry
 

Your qualifications:

■ Master’s or equivalent graduate degree in computer science, artificial intelligence, machine learning, mathematics, statistics, data science, physics or a related field from a recognized college or university. If you received your degree from a university outside of Germany, it must be equivalent to the corresponding German degree. A final decision regarding eligibility will require the approval of university officials.
■ Degree must be completed by July 1, 2026.
■ Final grade of MSc degree at least 2.3 (or overall average grade if MSc degree is yet to be awarded) when converted to the German system.
■ A very good command of the English language.
■ Strong interest in scientific pursuits

Benefits:
You will join one of the top AI research centers in Germany and in Europe with access to an excellent network of scholars and scientists. MCML currently has 80 principal investigators working in one of our three core research areas. LMU and TUM offer high-caliber research facilities with extensive support for developing innovative and cutting-edge research projects. Your office will be located at LMU Munich or at the Technical University of Munich. LMU Munich and TUM provide diverse benefits for their employees, including support for scientists from overseas.
LMU Munich and TUM are interested in increasing the number of female faculty members and encourage women to apply.
Also possible in a part-time capacity.
Remuneration group: TV-L E13
Start date: 2026-07-01 (limited to 3 years)

Contact:
Further information and details about the online application process, requirements and eligibility can be found here. Apply through our online application portal. Should you have any questions, please refer to our FAQ section. Contact details can be found there, if you need further assistance. 

The position is suitable for disabled persons. Disabled applicants will be given preference in case of generally equivalent suitability, aptitude and professional performance.

Data Protection Information:
When you apply for a position with the Technical University of Munich (TUM), you are submitting personal information. With regard to personal information, please take note of the Datenschutzhinweise gemäß Art. 13 Datenschutz-Grundverordnung (DSGVO) zur Erhebung und Verarbeitung von personenbezogenen Daten im Rahmen Ihrer Bewerbung. (data protection information on collecting and processing personal data contained in your application in accordance with Art. 13 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR)). By submitting your application, you confirm that you have acknowledged the above data protection information of TUM.

Kontakt: application@mcml.ai