PostDoc working on Foundation Models for Knowledge Graphs

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Apply now » PostDoc working on Foundation Models for Knowledge Graphs The University of Stuttgart represents outstanding, world-renowned research and first-class teaching in one of Europe's most dynamic industrial regions. As a reliable employer, the university supports and promotes the academic careers of its researchers. It is proud of its employees, who currently come from over 100 different countries. The university is a partner for knowledge and technology transfer and focuses on multidisciplinarity. Publication date: Sep 28, 2026 Position-ID: 1881 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 Phone: +49 711 685 88100 Website: https://www.ki.uni-stuttgart.de/departments/ac/ At the University of Stuttgart, we actively promote diversity among our employees. We have set ourselves the goal of recruiting more female scientists and employing more people with an international background, as well as people with disabilities. We are therefore particularly pleased to receive applications from such people. Regardless, we welcome any good application. 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. As a certified family-friendly university, we support the compatibility of work and family, and of professional and private life in general, through various flexible modules. We have an employee health management system that has won several awards and offer our employees a wide range of continuing education programs. We are consistantly improving our accessibility. Our Welcome Center helps international scientists get started in Stuttgart. We support partners of new professors and managers with a dual-career program. Information in accordance with Article 13 DS-GVO on the processing of applicant data can be found at https://careers.uni-stuttgart.de/content/privacy-policy/?locale=en_US Apply now »