Research Associate / PhD Candidate | wiss. Mitarbeiterin bzw. Mitarbeiter / Doktorandin bzw. Doktorand (m/w/d)
Technische Universität Dresden Arbeitsstätte Dresden
Job Summary
This full-time research position at the Chair of Geoinformatics at TU Dresden involves working on the DFG-funded project 'Chat4Data,' focusing on conversational geographic question-answering systems. Day-to-day, the successful candidate will build and maintain data corpora for scientific geographic inquiries, design and implement automated testing strategies for systems based on geographic knowledge graphs, and conduct user-centered evaluations. The role offers a three-year fixed-term contract with the explicit opportunity to pursue a doctoral degree (PhD). This is an attractive opportunity for a researcher interested in the intersection of Semantic Web technologies and Human-Computer Interaction within a high-ranking German 'University of Excellence.' The position encourages proactive, structured work and offers a collaborative environment for academic qualification in a cutting-edge field of geoinformatics.
Required Skills
Education
Master of Science or Diploma in Computer Science, Geoinformatics, Human-Computer Interaction, or a related field.
Experience
- Professional experience in scientific research or geoinformatics
- Experience with at least one programming language such as Python, R, or Java
- Experience in working with Semantic Web standards (RDF, SPARQL) is preferred
- Experience in structured academic writing and research methodology
Languages
Additional
- Application must include a motivation letter, a research concept (max 2 pages), CV, and transcripts. Fixed-term contract for 3 years under WissZeitVG. Location: Dresden, Germany.
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