[Jobs] Open PhD Researcher Position on Dynamic Contextual Knowledge Graphs for Robotics at CITEC, Bielefeld University

There is an open PhD researcher position on dynamic contextual knowledge graphs for robotics  in the Semantic Computing Group [1] at the Cognitive Interaction Technology Center (CITEC) [2],  Bielefeld University in collaboration with the Honda Research Institute [3].

The successful candidate will work on developing new knowledge representation approaches and formalisms to support robots in reasoning about the changing environment in which they are embedded. The goal is to develop a new generation of knowledge graph technology that allows to automatically update evolving models of the environment as the robot perceives changes in the world. The dynamic contextual knowledge graphs will support robots in reasoning about changes in the world and to update internal models of the environment to provide contextualisation for external events. 

Position requirements:
- MSc in computer science, software engineering, intelligent systems or related field
- demonstrated ability to work scientifically (e.g. through Master thesis or publications)
- strong analytical, conceptual and communicative skills
- ability to work in a larger team
- strong programming skills

The following aspects are a plus:
- experience with knowledge graphs, ontologies, Semantic Web technology 
- experience with the development of robotic platforms

The position is available for three years starting from January 2023 and offers the possibility to earn a PhD degree. The group offers an intellectually stimulating and international environment with sufficient freedom to pursue own research interests. There is no teaching involved. Knowledge of German is not required. 

The application deadline is October 14th. Please send your applications directly to Prof. Dr. Philipp Cimiano at cimiano@techfak.uni-bielefeld.de <mailto:cimiano@techfak.uni-bielefeld.de>


[1] http://www.sc.cit-ec.uni-bielefeld.de/home <http://www.sc.cit-ec.uni-bielefeld.de/home>

[2] https://www.cit-ec.de/de <https://www.cit-ec.de/de>

[3] https://www.honda-ri.de/ <https://www.honda-ri.de/>


Prof. Dr. Philipp Cimiano
AG Semantic Computing
Exzellenzcluster für Cognitive Interaction Technology (CITEC)
Universität Bielefeld

Tel: +49 521 106 12249
Fax: +49 521 106 6560
Mail: cimiano@cit-ec.uni-bielefeld.de

Office CITEC-2.307
Universitätsstr. 21-25
33615 Bielefeld, NRW
Germany