Phaidra, in collaboration with the University of Cambridge, offers a fully funded 4-year PhD studentship starting January 2027 to pursue foundational RL research with causal inference for industrial applications. The project blends theory with real-world deployment and is based primarily at Cambridge with time at Phaidra.
You'll work under Prof. Alessandro Abate and industrial co-supervisors on three phases: theory, algorithm development, and benchmarking, with opportunities to contribute to
Fully Funded PhD: Causal RL for Industrial AI in Cambridge employer: Phaidra
Phaidra is an exceptional employer that fosters a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where your contributions directly influence the company's trajectory. With a strong emphasis on remote collaboration, we offer a supportive culture that prioritises documentation and asynchronous communication, ensuring flexibility across time zones. Employees benefit from equity opportunities, a commitment to diversity and inclusion, and a focus on personal and professional growth, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in AI-driven industrial automation.
