PostDoc Position in Knowledge-based Systems and Artificial Intelligence

Posted by Mihaela Rozman on Monday, June 8, 2020 · Leave a Comment

A PostDoc position is available at the Database and Artificial Intelligence Group at TU Wien, Austria. We invite highly motivated applicants interested both in the theory and practice of

Description Logics
Answer Set Programming
Knowledge Representation and Reasoning
Reasoning about Actions and Change
Database Theory

In particular, we are seeking to strengthen our research teams in two foundational research projects “Ontology-mediated Queries for Graph Databases”[1] and “KtoAPP: Compiling Knowledge into Applications”[2] funded by the Austrian Science Fund (FWF).

Your profile

A PhD degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, or other closely related field
Excellent academic record
High motivation to succeed in academia
Very good English writing skills

We offer

Employment at TU Wien from 2 years to 3.5 years, depending on research tasks
Gross salary of approx. 54.453 EUR per year (approx. 35.463 EUR per year after taxes in basic circumstances)
A department that offers top research expertise, and a stimulating and supportive environment
TU Wien is a great place for professional growth (e.g., the Austrian Science Fund offers multiple funding opportunities for young researchers to advance their independent scientific careers).
Vienna is a beautiful city that offers excellent quality of life [4]