Research Associate (Postdoc): The University of Hamburg is seeking a dedicated Research Associate (Postdoc) specializing in Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence within the Department of Informatics. The successful candidate will engage in teaching and research, focusing on the ethical and effective deployment of AI technologies.
Research Associate (Postdoc) in Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence (Natural Language Processing)
Designation:
Research Associate (Postdoc)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Institution | University of Hamburg |
| Department | Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences, Department of Computer Science |
| Salary Level | EGR. 13 TV-L |
| Start Date | 01.06.2026 |
| Contract Duration | Fixed for 3 years, possible extension for 3 years |
| Application Deadline | 02.03.2026 |
Research Area:
Focus on Trustworthy AI, specifically in the following areas:
- Ethical and Safe Generative AI (fairness, inclusiveness, robustness, hallucination and toxicity mitigation, alignment)
- Multilingual and Multicultural AI
- Multimodality, Agentic AI, and Multi-Agent Systems
- Model Interpretability and Explainability
Location:
Bundesstraße 56b, 20146 Hamburg, Germany
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Ph.D. degree in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Natural Language Processing, Computational Linguistics, Linguistics, or a relevant field
- Relevant publication record in top-tier conferences/journals
- Proficiency in machine learning, natural language processing, and Python (experience with AI frameworks such as Transformers is a plus)
- Very good English proficiency; basic proficiency in German is an asset
- Teaching and supervision experience is advantageous
Job Description:
The role includes but is not limited to:
- Teaching duties of 4 * 45-minute sessions per week (4 LVS)
- Conducting independent research aligned with the group’s focus on trustworthy AI
- Mentoring Ph.D. students and contributing to academic service tasks
- Producing high-quality publications in international venues (e.g., ACL, EMNLP, AAAI)
- Actively participating in a dynamic, diverse community committed to ethical AI practice.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should apply using the online application form, including:
- Cover letter
- CV
- Copies of degree certificates
- One relevant publication
- Teaching evaluation (if available)
For any technical issues, please contact: bewerbungen@uni-hamburg.de.
Last Date to Apply:
02 March 2026
For further inquiries, please contact:
- Prof. Dr. Anne Lauscher: anne.lauscher@uni-hamburg.de, +49 40 2395-27967
- Miriam Döring: miriam.doering@uni-hamburg.de, +49 40 2395-26106
Join us to contribute to the responsible advancement of AI technologies!
