Postdoc in Evaluation & Benchmarking of AI Models

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  "name": "Postdoc in Evaluation & Benchmarking of AI Models",
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  "schedule": "full-time",
  "createdAt": "2026-05-27T11:46:23+00:00",
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  "department": "Knowledge Technologies for the Social Sciences",
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      "value": "<span style=\"font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:15px;\">GESIS – Leibniz-Institute for the Social Sciences is an internationally active research institute, funded by federal and state governments and member of the Leibniz Association.<br> <br>Starting on <strong>01.10.2026 </strong>our Department <strong>Knowledge Technologies for the Social Sciences (KTS)</strong>, <strong>Team Information Extraction & Linking</strong> located in <strong>Cologne</strong> is looking for a<br> <br><strong>Postdoc in Evaluation & Benchmarking of AI Models</strong><br><strong>(Salary group 13 TV-L, working time 100%, limited till 31.12.2028, subject to approval)</strong><br> <br>The department <a href=\"https://www.gesis.org/en/institute/departments/knowledge-technologies-for-the-social-sciences\"><strong><span style=\"line-height:115%;\">Knowledge Technologies for Social Sciences</span></strong></a></span><span style=\"font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:15px;\"> conducts research at the intersection of information retrieval, natural language processing, semantic technologies and human information interaction as foundation for innovative web portals and platforms for the search and use of research data. <br>AI is transforming the scientific process across disciplines. In the NFDI4DS and BERD@NFDI projects, we develop infrastructures that empower researchers to responsibly adopt AI methods—for example, by establishing fair benchmarking protocols, ensuring transparent evaluation and documentation of AI models and LLMs, and curating a repository of open, reusable AI-based methods, along with related training materials and events. In this context, we are seeking a motivated researcher to coordinate and lead these activities. </span>"
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      "value": "<ul style=\"list-style-type:disc;margin-left:15.05px;\"><li style=\"font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:15px;\">Lead dedicated work packages and a team of researchers within the NFDI4DS and BERD projects including coordination with project partners and supervision of PhD students</li><li style=\"font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:15px;\">Conduct research in the context of AI benchmarking and scholarly information extraction</li><li style=\"font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:15px;\">Advance the GESIS Methods Hub through community engagement, content acquisition (methods, tutorials, training material) and integration with third party infrastructures (NFDI4DS, BERD@NFDI) and the incorporation of benchmarking protocols and datasets</li><li style=\"font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:15px;\">Exchange with the relevant scientific communities and dissemination of project results through publications and workshops</li></ul>"
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      "value": "<ul><li style=\"font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:15px;\">Completed a PhD in computer science, data science, or a related field</li><li style=\"font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:15px;\">Proven experience in scholarly information extraction, benchmarking and evaluation frameworks for AI systems</li><li style=\"font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:15px;\"><span style=\"line-height:150%;\">Very good experience in software development with Python, AI-tooling, NLP technologies and Database database technologies</span></li><li style=\"font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:15px;\"><span style=\"line-height:150%;\">Very good verbal and written communication skills in German; very good knowledge of English</span></li></ul>"
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      "value": "<ul style=\"list-style-type:disc;\"><li style=\"font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:15px;\">Flexible working hours and regulations for mobile working</li><li style=\"font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:15px;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\">Very good conditions for reconciling work and family life, e.g. subsidies for childcare for children who have not yet attained the age of compulsory schooling</span></li><li style=\"font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:15px;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\">Holistic company health management and discounted participation in the university's sports programme </span></li><li style=\"font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:15px;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\">Generous support for your pension provision as a direct insurance policy</span></li><li style=\"font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:15px;\"><span style=\"color:#000000;\">Promotion of your skills through further training measures</span></li></ul>"
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      "value": "<span style=\"font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;color:rgb(33,37,41);background:#FFFFFF;font-size:15px;\">For further information concerning the tasks please </span><span style=\"font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;color:#000000;background:#FFFFFF;font-size:15px;\">contact Dimitar Dimitrov via phone </span><span style=\"font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:15px;\">+49 221 47694512 </span><span style=\"font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;color:#000000;background:#FFFFFF;font-size:15px;\">or via E-Mail ([email protected]). </span><span style=\"font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;color:rgb(33,37,41);background:#FFFFFF;font-size:15px;\">If you have questions about the application process, please </span><span style=\"font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;color:#000000;background:#FFFFFF;font-size:15px;\">contact Franca Tosetti via </span><span style=\"font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;color:rgb(33,37,41);background:#FFFFFF;font-size:15px;\">E-</span><span style=\"font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;color:#000000;background:#FFFFFF;font-size:15px;\">Mail ([email protected]).</span>"
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      "name": "Interested?",
      "value": "<span style=\"font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;color:rgb(33,37,41);background:#FFFFFF;font-size:15px;\">Please apply via our Online-application portal until 03.06.</span><span style=\"font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;font-size:15px;\"><br></span><span style=\"font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;color:rgb(33,37,41);background:#FFFFFF;font-size:15px;\">Our reference number is: </span><strong><span style=\"font-family:Tahoma, Geneva, sans-serif;color:#000000;background:#FFFFFF;font-size:15px;\">KTS-79-intern</span></strong>"
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