Doctoral student in Earth Observation, Data Science, and AI for poverty estimation

Chalmers tekniska högskola
Full-time Gothenburg, Västra Götaland County Postsecondary Teachers
Posted:
June 03, 2026
Location:
Gothenburg, Västra Götaland County, Sweden

Job Description

Doctoral student in Earth Observation, Data Science, and AI for poverty estimation


Can satellites see poverty—and can AI help end it? We are looking for a Doctoral student to develop deep-learning methods that estimate living conditions across Africa from satellite imagery, and to compare different satellites for this purpose. Then, we use these estimates to evaluate how well villages and cities in Africa and beyond will achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. You will be mentored by an interdisciplinary team and join an internationally connected lab committed to your growth as a researcher.


About us


The , a joint department of Chalmers and the University of Gothenburg, spans the breadth of computing disciplines. Our internationally visible research, strong industry links and diverse environment create a collaborative setting where ideas grow into real impact.


At the , we develop data-driven methods and AI solutions that suppo...

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Job Overview

Job Type: Full-time
Location: Gothenburg, Sweden
Posted: June 03, 2026
Deadline: July 13, 2026