University Assistant Post-Doc in Natural Language Interfaces and Large Language Models (Institute of Logic and Computation) TU Wien in Austria

TU Wien, Austria's largest technical university, is offering a University Assistant Post-Doc position at the Institute of Logic and Computation, specifically within the Research Unit of Databases and Artificial Intelligence. The role focuses on developing natural language interfaces, leveraging large language models, and advancing exploratory data access. The successful candidate will design and implement conversational interface layers that translate natural language queries into structured database requests, develop LLM-based query translation and schema-aware prompt design, and ensure data security and access control compliance.

Additional responsibilities include creating mechanisms for response validation, grounding, and user feedback to enhance transparency and trust, as well as prototyping and evaluating AI-assisted and interactive data exploration methods across various domains. Collaboration with technical and academic partners is expected to align developments with production workflows, and the candidate will contribute to publishing and disseminating results within relevant technical communities. The position also involves participation in organizational and administrative tasks within the research division and faculty.

Applicants must hold a PhD in Computer Science, Information Systems, or a closely related field, with a strong background in natural language processing, large language models, or intelligent information systems. Experience in prompt engineering, semantic parsing, text-to-SQL/data access models, data warehousing, SQL, OLAP, and data analytics is required, along with programming skills in Python or LLM frameworks. Interest in human-centered data exploration and visual analytics is highly desirable. The ability to work independently and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team is essential, and excellent English communication skills are required; German language skills are advantageous.

TU Wien offers a dynamic research environment, opportunities for shaping next-generation data infrastructure, close collaboration with academic and operational experts, and a highly competitive salary with attractive social benefits. The initial contract is for one year, with the possibility of extension for up to two years based on mutual agreement and project progress. The entry-level salary is at least EUR 4,932.90/month gross, paid 14 times per year, with potential increases based on relevant experience.

The university encourages applications from women and individuals with special needs, with preference given to equally qualified female candidates. The application deadline is November 13th, 2025, and further inquiries can be directed to Professor Katja Hose. The workplace is centrally located in Vienna with excellent accessibility.