Constructor University, in collaboration with Constructor Knowledge Labs (CKL) and Constructor Technology (industry partner), invites applicants holding MSc degree and with a very strong scientific profile for Ph.D. student positions in the field of Computer Science, with a focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML).
In this position students will contribute to research projects in CKL and as part of their education, will also engage in a dedicated 6-months internship period at Constructor Technology (CT), gaining first-hand industrial experience.
Mandatory requirements:- Holding recognized MSc degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, AI, ML, or a related discipline;
- Hands-on experience with large language models (LLMs) and their applications;
- A track record of publications in AI/ML or related areas;
- Strong skills in academic English writing (peer-reviewed papers, reports, or equivalent);
- Hands-on experience with research, demonstrated through publications and/or open-source contributions;
- Depending on the project strong mathematical background supported with experience in defining and developing knowledge-graph or information retrieval systems.
The appointment provides full financial coverage through a dedicated fellowship, comprising:
- Monthly stipend of €1,650
- Monthly research-cost allowance of €100 (Forschungskostenpauschale)
- Health-insurance subsidy of €100 per month
- Supplementary €550 mini-job allowance to support parallel part-time employment
This structure follows best practices of European research funding programs and ensures that the PI can pursue research objectives with both financial and administrative stability.
Application Details- Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Academic transcripts
- A detailed letter of motivation outlining research interests and career goals
- 2 letters of reference
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interviews. The applications are evaluated on rolling basis
Skills Required
- Holding recognized MSc degree in Computer Science, AI, ML, or a related discipline
- Hands-on experience with large language models and their applications
- A track record of publications in AI/ML or related areas
- Strong skills in academic English writing
- Hands-on experience with research
- Strong mathematical background with experience in knowledge-graph or information retrieval systems
What We Do
Constructor Knowledge Labs (CKL) is a research institute based in Bremen, Germany, dedicated to advancing applied research in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Machine Learning, and Artificial Intelligence across interdisciplinary domains.
