The Department of Computer Science (Dialog Systems and Machine Learning) at Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf is seeking a
PhD Student in Natural Language Processing (m/w/d)
Job-ID: J000000626
Working hours: Full time
Location: Düsseldorf
Start date: 01.10.2026
Limited until: 30.09.2027
Payment group: EGr. 13 TV-L
Organization: Mathematisch-Naturwissenschaftliche Fakultät
Job Category: science / research / teach
Apply till: 21.07.2026
Main tasks
The goal of Prof. Milica Gasic' DFG project “Curriculum learning in natural language generation” is to better understand the origins of hallucinations and eventually reduce their magnitude and severity in the output of NLG models and in particular examine relations to theory of mind and uncertainty modelling. The teaching duties are within the courses relevant to machine learning and natural language processing.
Your profile
The candidate must hold or be close to obtaining a master’s degree in Computer Science, Mathematics, Engineering, Computational Linguistics or a related field. Some exposure to Natural Language Processing or Machine Learning is desirable. Excellent programming skills are essential. The candidate should be fluent in English with good writing skills. Knowledge of German is not required.
Our offer
The position is partly funded by Prof. Milica Gasic' DFG project “Curriculum learning in natural language generation” and comes with a competitive salary (EG 13 TV-L), is full-time and carries a modest teaching duty (2 SWS).
The position is initially a one-year fixed-term contract, with the option of extension based on satisfactory performance. It is a qualification position in the sense of the Act of Academic Fixed-Term Contract (Wissenschaftsvertragsgesetz-WissZeitVG), which is to promote the scientific qualification of the employee. The start date is negotiable, but the preferred start would be on 1st October 2026.
Our benefits
- Company pension grant
- International work
- Bonus payments
- Union rates
- Payment of capital-forming benefits
- Good transport connection
- Free parking
About us
The Dialog System and Machine Learning Group conducts fundamental research in natural language processing and related areas of machine learning, with a view towards the development of the next generation of intelligent conversational agents.
Heinrich Heine University upholds the principle of "Excellence through Diversity". It has signed the "Diversity Charter" and successfully participated in the Stifterverband's audit "Shaping Diversity". It is certified as a family-friendly university and has set itself the goal of promoting diversity among its staff. Applications from people of all genders are expressly welcome. Applications from women will be given preferential consideration in accordance with the State Equal Opportunities Act. The application of severely disabled persons and persons with equivalent disabilities is also welcome. In order for a severe disability or equality to be taken into account, please provide evidence of this with suitable documents.
Contact
Milica Gasic
0211-81 13787
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