PhD Position – Privacy-Preserving Collaborative Learning of Large Language Models Across Heterogeneous Learning Paradigms

[Raouf Kerkouche]

Dear colleagues,

I would like to advertise a PhD position on Privacy-Preserving Collaborative Learning of Large Language Models Across Heterogeneous Learning Paradigms, hosted at Inria, the French National Institute for Research in Digital Science and Technology.

Inria offers an outstanding international research environment, strong collaborations, and excellent conditions for PhD research. The position is based in Lille, France, a dynamic academic city with a strong research environment, affordable living costs, and excellent connections to Paris, Brussels, and London, making it an attractive place for PhD studies.

Full details about the position and the application procedure are available here: https://recrutement.inria.fr/public/classic/fr/offres/2025-09662

Please feel free to share this announcement with interested candidates in your networks.

👉 Application deadline: 15 January 2026

Best regards,

Dr. Raouf KERKOUCHE