PhD student: Knowledge Representation and Reasoning 1232 views

The Analytic Computing group, Department of Computer Science at University of Stuttgart (led by Prof. Steffen Staab), invites applications for a full-time research position as a PhD student (100% TV-L E 13).

About the project:

• The research will involve the development of knowledge representation and reasoning methods for applications in architectural design and construction.
• This involves the design of core ontologies for architectural design processes and representation methods that allow reasoning about design processes at different levels of abstraction.
• Another focus is on the development of methods for detecting and repairing inconsistencies and constraint violations in designs.
• The position offers some flexibility and stronger focus can be given to more fundamental or more application-oriented questions dependent on your interests.
• The duration of the position is initially limited to 3 years.

Eligibility:

• Applicants must have an MSc in Computer Science or in a related field.
• Applicant should possess knowledge in logics and/or ontologies and/or formal artificial intelligence.
• First experience with KR methods like knowledge graphs, semantic web technology or logical knowledge representation methods is required for the position.
• Good social and communication skills are a must.

Applications:

Submit application with the subject “Application Knowledge Representation” to: ac_info@ipvs.uni-stuttgart.de in one PDF file including a letter of motivation, a curriculum vitae and scans of your original bachelor’s and master’s transcripts and diplomas (or stamped, official translations).