About this role
Summary: Conduct foundational research on foundation models for knowledge graphs, combining machine learning, logic, and NLP. Define and lead research projects while advising and tutoring undergraduate and graduate students in computer science and data science.
| Position-ID: | 1881 |
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| Faculty/ Facility: | Computer Science, Electrical Eng. & Inform. Techn. |
| Institute/ Facility: | Computer Science, Electrical Eng. & Inform. Techn. : KI - Institute for Artificial Intelligence |
| Research Association: | N/A |
| Teaching Obligation: | Yes |
| Application deadline: | 12/16/2026 |
| Anticipated Start Date: | |
About Us
The Institute for Artificial Intelligence, Analytic Computing group, at the University of Stuttgart, invites applications for a full-time 2-year postdoc position (100% TV-L E13; possibly extendable) working on Foundation Models for Knowledge Graphs.
Your Tasks
You will undertake foundational research on automating the management of data and knowledge by techniques that combine machine learning, logic, 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.
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.
Your Benefits
We provide a friendly yet challenging interdisciplinary research environment and support your academic career by helping you successfully extend 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, we offer excellent opportunities for collaboration from local to international levels.
The salary corresponds to the German TV-L E13, which ranges from 62,000 to 71,000 euros per year (before taxes), depending on your experience.
Applications submitted before November 16, 2026, will receive preferential treatment. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Employment and compensation information
Maximal Funding Period or Duration of Employment: 24 month
Type of Funding: Position as Employee at the University of Stuttgart
Compensation: EG TV-L 13
Percentage of weekly working hours (usually 39.5h = 100%): 100%
Employment at the cooperation partner: Location: Stuttgart, Campus Vaihingen If Location other than Stuttgart or additional location(s): N/A
Contact Details
Contact person: Prof. Steffen Staab
Mail: [steffen.staab@ki.uni-stuttgart.de](mailto:steffen.staab@ki.uni-stuttgart.de)
Phone: +49 711 685 88100
Website: https://www.ki.uni-stuttgart.de/departments/ac/
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