Postdoc / Senior Researcher: GESIS – Leibniz Institute for the Social Sciences is looking for a motivated Postdoc / Senior Researcher to join the Department Knowledge Technologies for the Social Sciences (KTS) in Cologne. This position focuses on advancing research in fields such as information retrieval, natural language processing (NLP), and knowledge graphs, contributing to innovative solutions for improving research data accessibility and usability.
Postdoc / Senior Researcher in Information Retrieval, NLP, Knowledge Graphs
Designation
Postdoc / Senior Researcher
| Detail | Description |
|---|---|
| Research Area | Information Retrieval, NLP, Knowledge Graphs, Machine Learning |
| Location | Cologne, Germany |
| Eligibility/Qualification | – Scientific university degree (diploma/master) and PhD in Computer Science, Data Science, or comparable fields. – Expertise in information retrieval, semantic technologies, knowledge extraction, NLP, and/or knowledge graphs. – Experience in software development with Java, Python, Elasticsearch, Web and/or DB technologies. – Project management experience is desirable. – Proficient communication skills in English; knowledge of German is desirable. |
Job Description
The successful candidate will engage in the following activities:
- Conduct research focused on information retrieval, natural language processing, knowledge graphs, and machine learning, particularly emphasizing research data.
- Conceptualize, design, model, and implement research-based services for data search, extraction, linking, and integration into knowledge graphs.
- Collaborate with partners in the National Research Data Infrastructure (NFDI), supervise doctoral students, and engage with relevant communities (e.g., EOSC).
- Disseminate project findings through publications and workshops.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply via our online application portal. For further information regarding tasks, please contact Peter Mutschke at +49 (0221) 47694 – 500 or via email. For questions about the application process, please contact Franca Tosetti via email.
Last Date to Apply
Applications will be accepted until December 19, 2024.
GESIS offers an exciting work environment for interdisciplinary research at the interface of social sciences and computer sciences with generous benefits and career development opportunities.
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