We invite you to apply for a 2-year postdoctoral position in the area of hybrid AI, combining modern language models (LMs) with ontologies and knowledge graphs (KGs). The position is part of a newly funded 4-year research project starting in 2026, focused on domain-specific, trustworthy, and explainable AI systems.
Recent advances in foundation models have demonstrated impressive capabilities, but they still face critical limitations in reasoning, explainability, robustness, and domain adaptation. This project explores integrations of modern LMs with ontologies and knowledge graphs to address these challenges.
The research will investigate:
The project will be driven by real-world domain applications in materials, casting, and manufacturing, developed in close collaboration with domain experts, ensuring both scientific depth and applied impact.
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Applicants must have been awarded a PhD in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Engineering disciplines with demonstrated research in AI, or a closely related field, completed by the start date and no more than three years before the application deadline.
Strong research background in at least one of the following areas:
Demonstrated ability and interest in working across methodological boundaries
Experience or strong interest in the integration of language models with structured knowledge. Familiarity with one or more of the following:
You will find generell information about a postdoc position and the recruitment process at JU, in the Appointment procedure.
The position is a fixed-term employment, for two years, full-time (100%), with a start from 1 September 2026, or according to agreement. Individual salary setting and collective agreement applicable.
We look forward to receiving your application by March 10, 2026, including the following documents: