PostDoc/Senior Researcher: FIZ Karlsruhe – Leibniz Institute for Information Infrastructure is seeking a PhD/Junior Researcher or PostDoc/Senior Researcher for its Information Service Engineering department starting October 1, 2025. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to conduct innovative research in knowledge-driven Artificial Intelligence with a strong focus on knowledge graphs and machine learning technologies.
Designation:
PhD/Junior Researcher or PostDoc/Senior Researcher (f/m/x)
Research Area:
- Artificial Intelligence
- Knowledge Graphs
- Natural Language Processing
- Machine Learning
- Semantic Web Technologies
Location:
Karlsruhe, Germany
Eligibility/Qualification:
- For PhD candidates: Very good master’s degree in computer science or a comparable discipline.
- For PostDocs: PhD degree in computer science or a related field.
- Strong software engineering skills with the ability to develop sophisticated software components.
- Proficient in written and spoken English; German language skills are an advantage.
- Publications in renowned peer-reviewed journals and conferences (for PostDocs/Senior Researchers).
- Experience in acquiring funding from national, European, or international agencies is beneficial but not mandatory.
Job Description:
- Conduct innovative research on topics such as knowledge graphs, deep learning, large language models, ontological engineering, and natural language processing.
- Participate in scientific publications and academic activities.
- Co-supervise master and bachelor theses, and for PostDocs, co-supervise PhD students.
- Engage in project-management activities including internal and external coordination, reporting, and acquisition of funding.
- Work in a collaborative environment on a variety of machine learning research topics including named entity recognition, knowledge extraction, knowledge representation learning, and more.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should send their complete application documents by e-mail, quoting the reference number 06/2025, to bewerbung@fiz-karlsruhe.de. Required documents include:
- A detailed curriculum vitae
- Copies of degree certificates and transcripts
- Publication record or writing samples from your thesis
- At least two letters of recommendation
- A letter of motivation detailing your research goals
Last Date to Apply:
June 30, 2025
This position presents an excellent opportunity for individuals seeking a successful scientific career in an inspiring and supportive environment.