Project Staff Member (Pre-Doc): The Vienna University of Economics and Business is offering exciting scholarship opportunities for prospective PhD students in a cutting-edge research group focused on large language modeling and information retrieval, under the guidance of Dr. Svitlana Vakulenko. This position offers a unique chance to engage in innovative projects and contribute to advancements in knowledge management.
Designation
Project Staff Member (Pre-Doc)
Research Area
- Large Language Modeling
- Information Retrieval
- Knowledge Representation
Location
Vienna University of Economics and Business, Vienna, Austria
Eligibility/Qualification
- A completed master’s degree in one of the following fields:
- Computer Science
- Mathematics
- Information Systems
- Related fields
- Fluency in spoken and written English
- Proficiency in programming languages such as Python
- Experience with software/research projects involving LLMs or machine learning models
- Strong motivation to conduct research in knowledge representation and information retrieval
Job Description
The selected candidates will engage in:
- Investigating current limitations of LLM-based approaches in information retrieval
- Designing and evaluating novel LLM-based methods for managing large volumes of textual data
- Participating in grant applications and conference organization
- Collaborating with legal researchers and practitioners to test research prototypes in real-world scenarios
- Receiving guidance and support for career development, including soft skills workshops
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following documents:
- A CV detailing education, work experience, awards, stays abroad, and a link to their GitHub account
- A letter of motivation
- Master thesis (or a pre-final draft, with a statement from the thesis supervisor if not yet finished)
- Contact information for two references who can provide recommendation letters
Last Date to Apply
Applications must be submitted by July 09, 2025.
