PostDoc working on Foundation Models for Knowledge Graphs (for 2 years, 100% TV-L E13)

The Institute for Artificial Intelligence, Analytic Computing group, at the University of Stuttgart invites applications for a full-time position as PostDoc for 2 years (100% TV-L E13; possibly extensible) working on Foundation Models for Knowledge Graphs.

What will you contribute?

You will undertake foundational research on automating the management of data and knowledge by techniques that combine machine learning, logics, and natural language understanding. Your work will facilitate data integration, data analysis, and human-data interaction. You will define and lead upcoming projects in this area. You will advise and tutor bachelor’s, master’s, and PhD students in the computer and data science programs of the department on topics related to your research.

What is your profile?

You enjoy interacting and collaborating with other team members. You are forward-thinking, you seek confirmation by applying your research ideas not only to toy problems, but also to real-world problems. You enjoy precise analytical thinking and apply scientific rigor in your research practice and writing, as also evidenced by successful publications in relevant conferences and/or journals.

What do they offer?

They provide a friendly yet challenging interdisciplinary research environment and support your academic career in successfully extending your academic profile through cutting-edge publications. The Institute for Artificial Intelligence is part of Cyber Valley, the largest and most prestigious research center for AI in Europe. Through the International Max Planck Research School for Intelligent Systems, the ELLIS Unit Stuttgart, and the ELLIS Network as a whole, they offer excellent opportunities for collaboration from local to international levels. The salary amounts to German TV-L E13, which ranges from 62,000 to 71,000 Euro per year (before taxation), depending on your experience.

How to apply?

Applications submitted before April 16, 2026, will receive preferential treatment. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please submit the following documents to apply:
1. a motivation/cover letter that highlights why you are the right fit for this specific position,
2. a curriculum vitae,
3. scans of all your original final transcripts and diploma certificates from each university degree (Bachelor, Master, Doctorate). Please include translations into English or German. They accept translations made by yourself. They have more than 10 nationalities in their group, and they can likely confirm the accuracy of your translation internally.
4. Submit your applications via this link.
5. Email applications will be ignored.

Women who apply will be given preferential consideration in areas in which they are underrepresented, provided they have the same aptitude, qualifications, and professional performance. Severely disabled applicants with equal qualifications will be given priority.

More questions?

Personal inquiries can be directed to Prof. Staab.