PhD/Postdoc Research Position in Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Multimodal Analysis Bielefeld University in Germany

Research Position (m/f/d) in Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence at Bielefeld University.

This is a fully funded 4-year full-time researcher position for a predoc or postdoc candidate working at the intersection of computer science, machine learning, psychology, and medical research. The Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence Lab develops methods to analyze social signals such as facial expressions, gaze, vocal cues, and heart rate, with applications in mental health, clinical diagnostics, and human-AI interaction.

The research environment is strongly interdisciplinary and includes collaboration with psychological and medical institutes worldwide. The lab also emphasizes fairness and explainability, making this a strong fit for candidates interested in responsible AI, multimodal learning, audio and image processing, and behavior analysis.

Eligibility highlights: applicants should have a university degree in computer science or a related discipline such as data science, mathematics, or cognitive science; a PhD is required for the postdoctoral track. Strong skills in machine learning, complex data mining, or statistics, plus very good Python programming skills and good English, are expected.

Funding and conditions: the position is fully funded, fixed-term for 4 years, and paid according to TV-L E14 depending on qualifications. The role includes research, teaching, supervision, and opportunities for further academic development, training, and international collaboration.

Application window: deadline is 22 April 2026. Applicants should submit a cover letter, academic CV, transcript of records, and contact details for two references via the online application form.