The Chair of Artificial Intelligence and Society at the Faculty of Computer Science is looking for a
PhD-Position on Human-Centric Large Language Models (m,f,x) for 3 years with 39,83 hours per week, TV-L E13
The Ruhr area, one of Europe’s largest metropolitan regions, provides
attractive career opportunities for outstanding scientists and scholars
from around the world. In 2021, Ruhr University Bochum, TU Dortmund
University, and the University of Duisburg-Essen established the
Research Alliance Ruhr to consolidate their pioneering international
research on humanity's most pressing challenges. This alliance
encompasses four research centers and a college, marking a new
chapter in our enduring collaboration as the University Alliance Ruhr (UA
Ruhr), a vibrant community of 14,000 researchers and 120,000 students
located in the heart of Germany. Join us and contribute to cutting-edge
research at RC Trust, where innovation meets real-world impact.
As part of the Research Alliance Ruhr, the Research Center for
Trustworthy Data Science and Security unites the expertise of its member
universities to bridge the gaps between Psychology & Social Sciences,
Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning, Data Science & Statistical
Learning, and Cybersecurity & Privacy.
The Research Alliance Ruhr, a
collaborative initiative by the three
major universities in the Ruhr area,
was established through the Ruhr
Conference. It encompasses four
research centers: “One Health
Ruhr,” “Chemical Sciences and
Sustainability,” “Trustworthy Data
Science and Security,” and
“Future Energy Materials and
Systems.” Additionally, it includes a
“College for Social Sciences and
Humanities.”
The Research Alliance Ruhr is
appointing up to 50 research
professors and offers numerous
positions for research assistants.
Join us in creating innovations
for the future within Europe’s
most densely populated yet
greenest university landscape,
where a diverse range of scientific
and industrial partners are readily
accessible.
| extent: | full-time |
| duration: | temporary |
| beginning: | as soon as possible |
| application deadline: | 07.04.2025 |
Your responsibilities:
Your responsibilities:
- Conduct empirical and theoretical research on Large Language Models (LLMs)
- Design and execute controlled experiments to assess how LLM outputs align with societal values
- Train and fine-tune LLMs
- Independently analyze quantitative data
- Collaborate with researchers from different disciplines to develop
innovative approaches for human-centered use of LLMs
Your qualifications:
- Bachelor’s or Master's degree in Computer Science, Mathematics or
Statistics
- Solid grasp of the fundamental ML concepts like bias-variance
tradeoff, generalization and cross-validation
- Prior working experience with NLP and LLMs
- Experience with Python and ML frameworks like PyTorch and
HuggingFace Transformers
- High proficiency in English, both written and spoken, for scientific
publications and presentations
What we offer:
- You will work in a multidisciplinary team on collaborative research projects
envisioned by leading international experts from various domains. This PhD
position will be located at Ruhr University Bochum. You will be
supervised by Prof. Bilal Zafar (Ruhr University Bochum). Our research
aims to bridge theoretical advancements and practical applications in the area
of Large Language Models.
The position is embedded in a creative, dynamic, and internationally renowned research environment. Your research will play a crucial role in developing our new Research Center and promoting trustworthy technology to the general public. Our extensive international network of researchers and industry partners ensures a seamless transition into your next career step, whether in academia or international research institutions. We prioritize a balanced and family-friendly work-life relationship, offering options for flexible working hours and part-time remote home-office arrangements.
Additional information:
At the request of the applicant (m,f,x), the staff council may be involved in selection interviews. https://www.wpr.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/
If the position is funded by third-party funds the employee has no teaching obligation.
German language courses are offered by the University Language Center (ZFA) in the field of German as a Foreign Language (DaF).
https://www.daf.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/sbgk/index.html.en
You can find information about TV-L at: https://oeffentlicher-dienst.info/
The Ruhr-Universität Bochum is one of Germany’s leading research universities, addressing the whole range of academic disciplines. A highly dynamic setting enables researchers and students to work across the traditional boundaries of academic subjects and faculties. To create knowledge networks within and beyond the university is RUB’s declared aim.
The Ruhr-Universität Bochum stands for diversity and equal opportunities. For this reason, we favour a working environment composed of heterogeneous teams, and seek to promote the careers of individuals who are underrepresented in our respective professional areas. The Ruhr-Universität Bochum expressly requests job applications from women. In areas in which they are underrepresented they will be given preference in the case of equivalent qualifications with male candidates. Applications from individuals with disabilities are most welcome.
Contact details for your application:
Bilal Zafar, Phone: +49234 32 15079
Annika Wenke, Phone +49234 32 17818
Travel expenses for interviews cannot be refunded.
For information on the collection of personal data in the application process see: https://www.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/en/information-collection-personal-data-application-process.
If you are interested in the
positions,
please send your application
(mentioning the Ref-No. 4382) until 7th of April 2025 to:
aisoc [at] rub.de
Please provide the usual
documents:
a) a motivation letter, b) CV and c)
copies of your degrees &
certificates.
Please get in touch with the contact person named above if you would like to use an alternative application channel.
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