Research assistant / doctoral candidate in Conversational AI and Large Language Models (m/f/d)
Your tasks
- Participating in research within the field of Artificial Intelligence in Education (AIED).
- Conducting research and implementing Large Language Models for the development of AI- driven chatbots.
- Advancing the capabilities of a Conversational AI platform.
- Integrating Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) technology and vector database solutions.
- Engaging in collaborative efforts within an interdisciplinary research team, led by Prof. Dr. Sabine Seufert at the Institute for Educational Management and Educational Technologies, alongside our industry partner, the EdTech startup "Brian." Brian specializes in AI-powered software designed to enhance personalized and collaborative learning experiences for both students and educators, enriched with learning analytics features (https://brian.study/).
- This role offers the unique opportunity to pursue a doctoral degree in this cutting-edge area of study.
Your profile
- Possess a Master's degree in Computer Science, Computational Linguistics, Data Science, or a related field, demonstrating a solid foundation in technical knowledge
- Proficient in Python programming, showcasing strong coding skills and the ability to solve complex problems efficiently
- Experience in one or more of the following areas is highly desirable:
- Development and implementation of Chatbots
- Building and working with Large Language Models
- Creating solutions using Conversational AI technologies
- Willingness to learn and work with development stacks that include Clojure, as well as front-end technologies like Dart.
- Exhibits a work ethic that is diligent, responsible, structured, goal-oriented, and independent
- Good communication abilities and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in English.
Inspirational Work Environment
Executive Education
Network
Family & Career
Equal Opportunities
Fit and Healthy
Inspirational Work Environment
At the HSG, as Europe's leading business university, we operate in an entrepreneurial environment where you will meet highly qualified, ambitious experts - both regionally and internationally. For example, you benefit from a modern IT infrastructure and, in our library via HSGswisscovery, from nationwide access to the wealth of scientific information available.
Executive Education
We support internal and external executive education opportunities. Our internal executive education programme offers you a practical, dedicated and didactically mature transfer of knowledge in the form of seminars, e-learning, coaching and collegial advice. We support task-specific external training and executive education financially as well as with regard to the time required.
Network
We promote our culture of cross-functional collaboration and create space for forging valuable relationships - also with external partners. Regular exchanges and internal events help to strengthen these relationships and make them long-lasting.
Family & Career
We provide our employees with flexible work time models with a variable number of hours per week. As a family-friendly employer, we offer part-time positions, 16 weeks of maternity leave and a subsidised crèche, as well as support with childcare during the vacations.
Equal Opportunities
The University enables equal opportunities for all employees and students. This applies to degree courses and work, as well as academic careers, university management positions and the reconciliation of studies, work and private commitments. We are committed to this with various measures in the areas of teaching, research, administration and the Presidency.
Fit and Healthy
We help you stay fit and healthy. In addition to our diverse range of sports activities at the university, most of which are free of charge, and campaign weeks for corporate health management, we also offer you fruit in the workplace. In our canteen you will find a wide selection of freshly prepared meals - from vegetarian to fish dishes - at discounted prices.
Further information on working at the HSG can be found here.
For job-related questions
Ordinarius für Data Science
«This newly created position offers you a unique opportunity to help shape and explore the future of AI-driven learning at the cutting edge.»
Administration Lehrstuhl für Data Science and Natural Language Processing - Prof. Dr. Siegfried Handschuh
«This is an exciting opportunity and we encourage you to apply. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to reach out to us.»
Your place of work
University of St.Gallen
«A place where knowledge is created» - As one of Europe's leading universities of economics and business administration, the University of St.Gallen (HSG), Switzerland, is committed to the education of over 9800 students. The HSG is one of the largest employers in the region and provides an attractive and innovative environment for more than 3300 researchers, educators and professional staff.
