Bert Sadowski

Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) is recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher for the CLARA project (Collaborative Learning Agent for Regulation with AI), an NRO-funded interdisciplinary initiative on AI agents , large language models , natural language processing , machine learning , and educational technology . The postdoc will be part of the technical core of the project and work closely with a PhD researcher and an interdisciplinary supervisory team. The research focuses on designing, training, fine-tuning, and evaluating an LLM-based social AI agent that can detect socio-cognitive and socio-emotional triggers in collaborative learning and provide timely, context-aware scaffolding in Challenge-Based Learning environments. Key tasks include trigger detection from text, audio, and multimodal interaction data; model training and fine-tuning on educational datasets; development of adaptive scaffolding strategies; classroom implementation and evaluation; responsible AI and fairness auditing; and dissemination through publications and conferences. Eligibility highlights: a PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, or a closely related technical field; strong technical expertise in LLMs/NLP/ML; Python and ML frameworks such as PyTorch, HuggingFace Transformers, or LangChain; experience with prompt engineering, RAG, agentic AI, responsible AI, and HPC environments; strong English academic communication skills; and the ability to work in an interdisciplinary team. Experience in educational settings, multimodal data, and real-time inference is desirable. Funding and conditions: fixed-term appointment for 30 months at 0.8 FTE (32 hours/week), with salary scale 10 (€4,241–€5,538 gross per month), plus year-end bonus, vacation pay, and additional employment benefits. Application deadline: 17 August 2026. How to apply: review the vacancy details and apply via the linked application page. For questions, contact Prof. dr. Bert Sadowski or Prof. dr. Karolina Doulougeri by email.

Postdoc opportunity in AI-driven adaptive learning systems (CLARA project) at Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) . This postdoctoral position sits in the interdisciplinary CLARA project, which explores how large language model (LLM)-based AI agents can support collaborative learning in Challenge-Based Learning environments. The postdoc will form the technical core of the consortium and work closely with a PhD candidate and supervisors from engineering and educational research. Research focus: designing, training, and refining an AI social agent that can detect socio-cognitive and socio-emotional triggers in student group work and deliver contextually appropriate scaffolding in real time. The work includes NLP/LLM system design, model fine-tuning, prompt engineering, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), multimodal and interaction-data analysis, responsible AI, fairness auditing, and deployment of containerized workflows. Academic background: Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, machine learning, NLP, and related technical fields are central. Educational experience is welcome but secondary to strong technical expertise. Eligibility highlights: PhD required; strong Python and ML framework skills (e.g., PyTorch, HuggingFace Transformers, LangChain); experience with agentic AI, HPC/supercomputing, academic writing, and teamwork in interdisciplinary settings. Familiarity with educational data, multimodal streams, and real-time inference is an advantage. Funding and conditions: fixed-term appointment for 30 months at 0.8 FTE (32 hours/week), with salary scale 10 (€4,241–€5,538 gross/month), plus year-end bonus, vacation pay, and several employment benefits. Deadline: 17 August 2026. How to apply: submit your application through the AcademicTransfer portal. Contact Prof. dr. Bert Sadowski or Prof. dr. Karolina Doulougeri for more information.