The Department of Computer Science (Dialog Systems and Machine Learning) at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher in Trustworthy Large Language Models (m/w/d). Job-ID:J000000677. Working hours: full time. Location: Düsseldorf. Start date:01.01.2027. Limited until:31.03.2028. Payment group:EGr.13TV-L. Organization: Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftliche Fakultät. Job category: science / research / teach. Apply till:11.11.2026.
Main tasks
The Lamarr Fellow project of Prof. Milica GašiČ, “Trustworthy Integration of Large Language Models in Human-Computer Interactive Systems”, explores how we can harness the capabilities of large language models while ensuring that their use remains reliable and safe. At its core is a fundamental question: How and when can we safely integrate an LLM into a human-computer interactive system? The project investigates when LLMs should be used, when their outputs should be validated, and how uncertainty can be estimated and used to inform system decisions. An emerging direction of the project is to explore Theory of Mind and human-inspired approaches to reasoning about the beliefs, intentions, and perspectives of users and other agents, with the aim of developing more reliable and adaptive interactive systems.
Your profile
The candidate should hold, or be close to completing, a PhD in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Computational Linguistics, or a related field. A strong background in Natural Language Processing and/or Machine Learning, together with excellent programming skills, is essential. We are looking for a curious and motivated researcher who is eager to explore fundamental questions around the trustworthy use of LLMs and to develop new ideas independently. Experience with research and publications in top-tier conferences is desirable. The candidate should be fluent in English and have excellent written and communication skills. Knowledge of German is not required.
Our offer
The position is funded through Prof. Milica GašiČ’s Lamarr Fellow project, “Trustworthy Integration of Large Language Models in Human-Computer Interactive Systems.” It is a full-time position with a competitive salary (EG13TV-L), offering the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research on trustworthy AI and human-computer interaction. The position is initially fixed-term until31 March2028, with the possibility of extension subject to satisfactory performance. It is a qualification position under the Act on Temporary Scientific Contracts (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz, WissZeitVG), intended to support the employee’s further scientific qualification. The start date is negotiable, with 1 January2027 or earlier preferred.
Our benefits company pension grant international work bonus payments union rates payment of capital-forming benefits good transport connection free parking.
Contact
Contact Milica Gasic gasic@hhu.de Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf Dezernat Personal hhu.de
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