Research Position (m/f/d) Social Cognitive Systems

The Faculty of Technology has the following job opening:

Research Position (m/f/d) Social Cognitive Systems ID: Wiss26259* starting: as soon as possible

• fulltime
• salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV-L
• fixed-term The Social Cognitive Systems Research Group, based in the Faculty of Engineering, investigates how modern AI systems can successfully interact and collaborate with humans or other technical agents. To this end, the group focuses in particular on developing models of artificial communicative, social, and cooperative intelligence at the intersection of AI (cognitive and machine learning), linguistics, cognitive science, and human agent/robot interaction. Relevant questions concern, for example, multimodal and dialogic interaction, interactive machine learning, social cognition and theory of mind, and human-AI/robot teamwork in various application areas (ranging from work and medicine to education and gaming).

Your Tasks

• contribute to research on AI systems with capabilities for cooperative and social

interaction, particularly the development and application of human-centered methods

of machine learning and AI techniques for communicative, collaborative agents (60 %)

• contribute to the preparation of scientific publications, presentations, and project proposals (5 %)
• assisting with the organization and implementation of the research group’s undergraduate teaching (seminars, tutorials, projects, lectures, supervision of theses) (4 contact hours per week) (25 %)
• assisting with the organization of the research group (project management, website, laboratory and computer infrastructure, etc.) (10 %)

Employment is conducive to scientific qualification and provides the opportunity for further academic development.

We offer

• salary according to Remuneration level 13 TV-L
• fixed-term (3 years) (§ 2 (1) 1 of the WissZeitVG; in accordance with the provisions of the WissZeitVG and the Agreement on Satisfactory Conditions of Employment, the length of contract may differ in individual cases)
• fulltime
• internal and external training opportunities
• variety of health, consulting and prevention services
• reconcilability of family and work
• flexible working hours
• collegial working environment
• open and pleasant working atmosphere
• exciting, varied tasks
• modern work environment with digital processes Your Profile We expect
• a very strong scientific university degree in a relevant academic field with a focus on computer science/artificial intelligence or cognitive systems/cognitive science
• theoretical and practical knowledge of modern methods in artificial intelligence and machine learning
• knowledge in the areas of interactive systems, social cognition/interaction, and human-agent/AI Interaction
• extensive programming experience in Python, C/C++, and Java
• excellent command of written and spoken English
• independent, self-reliant and dedicated style of work
• excellent teamwork and collaboration skills

Preferred experience and skills

• good proficiency in German
• technical knowledge of Linux, web technologies, and computer networks
• teaching experience in the fields of artificial intelligence, cognitive systems, and human-computer interaction Application Procedure We are looking forward to receiving your application. To apply, please preferably use our online form via the application button below.

application deadline: 12.08.2026 Contact

Dagmar Philipp

+49 521 106-12153

dphilipp@techfak.uni-bielefeld.de

Postal Address

Universität Bielefeld

Technische Fakultät I AG Social Cognitive Systems

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Stefan Kopp

Postfach 10 01 31

33501 Bielefeld Bielefeld University has received a number of awards for its achievements as an equal-opportunity employer and has been recognized as a family-friendly university. The university welcomes applications from women. This is particularly true with regard both to academic and technical posts as well as positions in information technology as well as the skilled crafts and trades. Applications are handled according to the provisions of the state statutes on equal opportunity. Applications from suitably qualified handicapped and severely handicapped persons are explicitly encouraged. At Bielefeld University on request positions can be carried out with reduced working hours as long as this does not conflict with official needs. open as PDF Datenschutzeinstellung

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