Research Position in the SFB TRR 318 [subproject B07]

Universität Bielefeld; Bielefeld; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research university in Bielefeld is hiring for a research position focused on developing effective dialogue strategies with AI systems. Candidates should have a Master's degree in a relevant field and experience in computational linguistics. This full-time role offers a supportive environment with opportunities for academic qualification and flexible working hours.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Training opportunities

Supplementary company pension

Collegial working environment

Qualifikationen

• Completed scientific university degree in computational linguistics, linguistics, computer science, or cognitive science.
• Experience with current methods of computational linguistics/NLP.
• Interest in interdisciplinary research at the interface of computational linguistics and human-machine interaction.

Aufgaben

• Conduct research activities on effective dialogue strategies with large language models.
• Present project results at international symposia and contribute to publications.
• Teaching equivalent to 1 LVS.

Kenntnisse

Computational linguistics

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Python

Statistical data processing (R)

Ausbildung

Master's degree or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

Wiss25392 – Research Position in the SFB TRR 318 [subproject B07] at the Center for Cognitive Interaction Technology (TheCITEC). The transregional collaborative research center (TRR) “Constructing Explainability” funded by the DFG at the Universities of Paderborn and Bielefeld deals with explainable artificial intelligence. The central hypothesis is that explanations should be co-constructed by dialogue partners so that humans can make confident and informed decisions when interacting with intelligent systems.

The B07 project aims to investigate how users request information and explanations from LLM-based agents through interactive prompting practices. The TRR uses conversation analyses to explore situated meaning-making and calibration, aiming to develop a context-sensitive framework for human–machine interaction that supports users in effectively interacting with AI systems through prompting while remaining aware of risks and limitations.

The position will be filled subject to project approval. Your Tasks

Responsibilities

• research activities (90 %):
  • computational modelling and empirical investigation and evaluation of effective dialogue strategies in interaction with large language models
  • presentation of project results at international symposia and participation in publications
• teaching equivalent to 1 LVS (5 %)
• collaboration in administration and in the activities of the Collaborative Research Centre (5 %)

Employment is conducive to academic qualification.

Offer

• salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV-L
• fixed-term (limited until 30.06.2029 - end of project) (§ 2 (1) sentence 1 of the WissZeitVG; in accordance with the provisions of the WissZeitVG and the Agreement on Satisfactory Conditions of Employment, the length of contract may differ in individual cases)
• fulltime

• internal and external training opportunities
• variety of health, consulting and prevention services
• reconcilability of family and work
• flexible working hours
• good transport connection
• supplementary company pension
• collegial working environment
• open and pleasant working atmosphere
• exciting, varied tasks
• modern workenvironment with digital processes
• various offers (canteen, cafeteria, restaurants, Uni-Shop, ATM, etc.)

Profile

• completed scientific university degree (e. g. Master’s degree or comparable) in e.g. computational linguistics, linguistics, computer science or cognitive science
• experience with current methods of computational linguistics/NLP
• practical experience and theoretical knowledge in the analysis of interaction data, formal, computational or statistical modelling
• interest and passion for interdisciplinary research at the interface of computational linguistics, human–machine interaction and linguistics
• good knowledge of the English language (oral and written)
• analytical skills and scientific mindset
• strong co-operation and teamwork skills
• independent, autonomous and committed way of working

Preferred experience and skills

• openness to or experience with qualitative research approaches to dialogue and interaction
• good programming skills (e.g. Python)
• knowledge of statistical data processing (e.g. R)
• German language skills, or willingness to learn German

Application Procedure

We are looking forward to receiving your application. To apply, please preferably use our online form via the application button below.

application deadline: 13.10.2025

Contact

Prof. Dr. Hendrik Buschmeier
0521 106-6982
[e-mail]

Postal Address
Universität Bielefeld
Fakultät für Linguistik und Literaturwissenschaft
Prof. Dr. Hendrik Buschmeier
Postfach 10 01 31
33501 Bielefeld

Bielefeld University has received a number of awards for its achievements as an equal-opportunity employer and has been recognized as a family-friendly university. The university welcomes applications from women. Applications from suitably qualified handicapped and severely handicapped persons are explicitly encouraged. At Bielefeld University on request positions can be carried out with reduced working hours as long as this does not conflict with official needs.