PhD Position in Agentic Artificial Intelligence

Application Period: Aug. 28, 2026 - Sept. 30, 2026

Funded PhD Position in Agentic Artificial Intelligence for Hydrology

Université du Québec à Chicoutimi, Canada
Expected start: Summer 2027

A funded PhD position is available at Université du Québec à Chicoutimi for a research project involving the development of agentic artificial intelligence systems for hydrological modeling and water sciences.

The position is primarily intended for candidates with a strong background in artificial intelligence, computer science, or a related field. Previous experience in hydrology is an asset but is not required.

Candidate Profile

Applicants must:

  • Hold a master’s degree in computer science, artificial intelligence, computer engineering, applied mathematics, or a related field, or be able to provide official proof of degree completion by October 30, 2026.
  • Have a cumulative average above 3.0/4.3, or its equivalent, across their undergraduate and graduate studies.
  • Meet the admission requirements of UQAC’s PhD program in Engineering.
  • Demonstrate excellent Python programming skills and strong knowledge of machine learning.

Experience in several of the following areas is particularly desirable:

  • Design and orchestration of AI agents or multi-agent systems.
  • Agent frameworks such as LangGraph, LangChain, AutoGen, or CrewAI.
  • Tool integration, function calling, tool calling, or Model Context Protocol.
  • Large language models, RAG, embeddings, and vector databases.
  • Model deployment using Ollama, vLLM, or Hugging Face.
  • Model adaptation through LoRA, QLoRA, or related approaches.
  • Evaluation, reliability, and reproducibility of AI-based systems.

Applicants should demonstrate scientific rigor, reliability, openness to feedback, and strong communication skills.

The ability to work in French is a strong asset. English-speaking candidates will also be considered.

Conditions

  • Full-time, on-site PhD position in Saguenay, Québec, Canada.
  • Expected start in Summer 2027.
  • Funding available; amount, duration, and conditions will be confirmed before admission.

Application

Please submit:

  • Your curriculum vitae.
  • Transcripts from both undergraduate and master’s studies.
  • A short statement of research interests and motivation.
  • One relevant technical or scientific project, including a description of your personal contribution.
  • If your master’s degree is still in progress, the expected date of graduation or official degree completion.

Applications should be sent to:

Professor Vincent Adombi
avadombi@uqac.ca
Subject: PhD Agentic AI – Full name

Application deadline: September 30, 2026.

The selected candidate must be able to promptly prepare their formal UQAC admission application, with the objective of submitting a complete application by October 30, 2026.

Program: https://programmes.uqac.ca/3737