Research Associate / PhD Student / Postdoc (AI & Mobility Planning) | Research Associate / PhD Student / Postdoc (m/f/x)

Technische Universität Dresden Arbeitsstätte Dresden

Dresden, Sachsen, Deutschland
Published Sep 24, 2025
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

This role offers an exciting opportunity for a Research Associate, PhD Student, or Postdoc to contribute to cutting-edge research in AI, specifically focusing on LLM-supported mobility planning within the ScaDS.AI Dresden competence center. The successful candidate will conduct foundational and applied research in large language models (LLMs) for traffic engineering, including mobility knowledge benchmarking, simulation of human mobility behavior and mobility networks, and estimating acceptance of mobility policies. Key responsibilities involve preparing publications for top-tier NLP, AI, or traffic engineering venues and potentially contributing to teaching or thesis supervision. This position, part of a DFG-funded Collaborative Research Center, provides access to high-performance computing resources, extensive training, and global networking opportunities, fostering both academic and professional growth in a pioneering, interdisciplinary research environment.

Required Skills

Education

University degree in Computer Science, Traffic Engineering, Computational Linguistics, Mathematics, or a related field; PhD (for Postdoc level) or aiming for PhD (for Research Associate/PhD Student level)

Experience

  • Solid knowledge in relevant research areas (Computer Science, Traffic Engineering, Computational Linguistics, Mathematics)
  • Strong interest in basic research

Languages

English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Limited contract until December 31, 2028, with option for extension; Position aims at obtaining further academic qualification (usually PhD); Work in Dresden, Germany.