Doctoral Researcher for LLM Applications in Sustainability | Doktorand/Doktorandin (m/w/d) für LLM-Anwendungen im Ber...

Technische Hochschule Deggendorf

Grafenau, Niederbayern, Bayern, Deutschland
Published Sep 18, 2025
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

This doctoral researcher position focuses on pioneering solutions in generative AI, specifically leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) to enhance sustainability for regional small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The role involves close collaboration with companies to develop practical research questions, design software pipelines (e.g., Retrieval Augmented Generation, RAG), and implement and deploy AI applications. A key aspect is the systematic technical evaluation of these AI solutions, including designing assessment methods, conducting structured tests, and identifying research and technical improvement potentials. The successful candidate will also be responsible for scientifically preparing results, creating reports and presentations, delivering talks at workshops and conferences, and publishing articles, actively contributing to scientific events. The position explicitly supports and encourages pursuing a doctorate.

Required Skills

Education

Completed scientific university degree (Diplom Uni / Master) in Computer Science, Business Informatics, AI, Data Science, or a comparable field. Doctoral studies are supported.

Experience

  • • First experience with AI/LLM projects or corporate IT is advantageous

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • The position is initially limited to 2 years. Work with regional small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Foreign university degrees require a ZAB certificate evaluation during the hiring process. Eligibility for part-time work is possible.