Research Associate / PhD Student in Computer Science | Informatiker (m/w/d)

Technische Universität Dresden

Dresden, Sachsen, Deutschland
Published Sep 24, 2025
Full-time
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Job Summary

This position offers a unique opportunity for a Research Associate or PhD student to contribute to cutting-edge AI research within the German government's AI strategy. Based at ScaDS.AI Dresden, a leading competence center for Big Data and AI, you will focus on exploring LLM-supported mobility planning. This role involves foundational and applied research in LLMs for traffic engineering, including mobility knowledge benchmarking and simulation of human mobility behavior. You will prepare publications for top-tier venues, contribute to teaching, and supervise BSc./MSc. theses. The position is part of an interdisciplinary collaborative research center, providing access to high-performance computing, extensive training, and global networking opportunities, all while working towards a PhD in a pioneering research environment.

Required Skills

Education

University degree in Computer Science, Traffic Engineering, Computational Linguistics, Mathematics, or a related field; PhD (aim of position)

Experience

  • Professional experience in foundational and applied research in LLMs for traffic engineering
  • Experience in preparing publications for top-tier NLP, AI, or traffic engineering venues
  • Contribution to teaching and/or local BSc. /MSc. thesis supervision

Languages

English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Position limited until December 31, 2028 with option of extension; Employment governed by Fixed Term Research Contracts Act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz - WissZeitVG); Strong interest in basic research.