Ph.D. positions in Computer Science for students holding MSc

Constructor University in collaboration with Constructor Knowledge Labs and Constructor Technology

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About the Position

Constructor University, in collaboration with Constructor Knowledge Labs (CKL) and Constructor Technology (industry partner), invites applicants holding MSc degree and with a very strong scientific profile for Ph.D. student positions in the field of Computer Science, with a focus on Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML).

In this position students will contribute to research projects in CKL and as part of their education, will also engage in a dedicated 6-months internship period at Constructor Technology (CT), gaining first-hand industrial experience.

Mandatory requirements:

• Holding recognized MSc degree (or equivalent) in Computer Science, AI, ML, or a related discipline;
• Hands-on experience with large language models (LLMs) and their applications;
• A track record of publications in AI/ML or related areas;
• Strong skills in academic English writing (peer-reviewed papers, reports, or equivalent);
• Hands-on experience with research, demonstrated through publications and/or open-source contributions;
• Depending on the project strong mathematical background supported with experience in defining and developing knowledge-graph or information retrieval systems.

Funding & Appointment Terms

The appointment provides full financial coverage through a dedicated fellowship, comprising:

• Monthly stipend of €1,650
• Monthly research-cost allowance of €100 (Forschungskostenpauschale)
• Health-insurance subsidy of €100 per month
• Supplementary €550 mini-job allowance to support parallel part-time employment

This structure follows best practices of European research funding programs and ensures that the PI can pursue research objectives with both financial and administrative stability.

Application Details

• Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Applications should include:

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Academic transcripts
• A detailed letter of motivation outlining research interests and career goals
• 2 letters of reference

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to interviews. Admission decisions will be announced by December 20, 2025.