Steffen Staab

The University of Stuttgart's Institute for Artificial Intelligence, Analytic Computing group, is inviting applications for a full-time Postdoctoral position focused on Foundation Models for Knowledge Graphs. This two-year position (100% TV-L E13, extensible) offers the opportunity to conduct foundational research at the intersection of machine learning, logics, and natural language understanding. The successful candidate will contribute to automating data and knowledge management, facilitating data integration, analysis, and human-data interaction. Responsibilities include leading research projects, advising students, and publishing in top conferences and journals. The research environment is part of Cyber Valley, Europe's largest AI research center, and offers extensive collaboration opportunities through the International Max Planck Research School for Intelligent Systems and the ELLIS network. The salary ranges from 62,000 to 71,000 Euro per year before taxes, depending on experience. Applicants should have a PhD in computer science or a related field, a strong publication record, and excellent analytical and scientific writing skills. The group values diversity and encourages applications from women and severely disabled candidates, who will be given preferential consideration if equally qualified. To apply, submit a motivation letter, CV, and scans of all degree transcripts and diplomas (with English or German translations) via the University of Stuttgart careers portal. Applications submitted before April 16, 2026, will receive preferential treatment. Email applications will not be considered. For more information, visit the Institute's website or contact Prof. Steffen Staab.

The Analytic Computing group at the University of Stuttgart is inviting applications for three PhD student / doctoral researcher positions and one postdoctoral position . Research topics include knowledge graphs , agentic AI , foundation models , and the interpretation and prediction of human attention during interaction and collaboration. This is a strong fit for candidates interested in computer science , information technology , and related areas such as cognitive science and psychology . Doctoral researchers are expected to apply through the International Max Planck Research School for Intelligent Systems (IMPRS-IS) Cyber Valley . The post also points to a separate link for the postdoctoral position with more details and application instructions. No deadline, salary, or funding package is stated in the post, so applicants should check the linked page for full eligibility and application information. Institutional context: the post is shared by Steffen Staab , Endowed Chair for Analytic Computing at the University of Stuttgart and Chair for Web and Computer Science at the University of Southampton.