Job Description

InstitutionCluster of Excellence „Understanding Written Artefacts“
Salary levelEGR. 13 TV-L
Start date01.01.2026, fixed until 30.06.2029 (This is a fixed-term contract in accordance with Section 2 of the academic fixed-term labor contract act [Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz, WissZeitVG]).
Application deadline10.11.2025
Scope of workfull-time position suitable for part-time
The Cluster of Excellence ‘Understanding Written Artefacts’ (UWA) is looking for a doctoral researcher in the field of Scientific Argumentation Support with Probabilistic Causal Relational Foundation Models. UWA offers an exciting opportunity to research handwritten artefacts across materials, periods and regions within a collaborative team of doctoral, postdoctoral and senior/professorial researchers. You will be part of an international team of researchers from across over forty disciplines in the Humanities, the Natural Sciences and Computer Science. The Centre for the Study of Manuscript Cultures is by now the largest research centre of its kind worldwide and offers a uniquely dynamic research environment.


Your responsibilities


Duties include academic services in the project named above. Research associates may also pursue independent research and further academic qualifications. They may also pursue doctoral studies outside of working duties.



Your core responsibility is to pursue your research project, involving the development of a probabilistic causal relational foundation model for scientific argumentation support. You will contribute to the research activities of the cluster UWA, including meetings, seminars, and collaborative projects. You will join the cluster’s Graduate School and participate actively in its colloquia and collaborative research networks. Eventually, you will be part of the Institute for Humanities-Centred AI (CHAI).


Your profile


A university degree in a relevant field.



A university degree (Master or equivalent) in Computer Science, in particular Artificial Intelligence, or a closely related discipline is preferred.



Fluent English, written and spoken is required. Further preferred qualifications and experience include:


experiences in the field of parametric factor graphs and causal modelling structured and independent working style collaborative skills and creativity, and an interest in working across disciplinary boundaries We offer

Reliable remuneration based on wage agreements Continuing education opportunities University pensions Attractive location Flexible working hours Work-life balance opportunities Health management, EGYM Wellpass Educational leave 30 days of vacation per annum
The successful candidate can benefit from a range of tailored support measures at the Cluster, which include,


enrolment in the clusters Graduate School with an interdisciplinary structured PhD programme additional funding for a range of research activities, including fieldwork doctoral mentoring programmes workshops to support your academic skills as well as your career planning promoting equity and diversity




Universität Hamburg—University of Excellence is one of the strongest research educational institutions in Germany. Our work in research, teaching, educational and knowledge exchange activities is fostering the next generation of responsible global citizens ready to tackle the global challenges facing us. Our guiding principle “Innovating and Cooperating for a Sustainable Future in a digital age” drives collaboration with academic and nonacademic partner institutions in the Hamburg Metropolitan Region and around the world. We would like to invite you to be part of our community to work with us in creating sustainable and digital change for a dynamic and pluralist society.



The University of Hamburg is committed to equity. Diversity enriches our university life, whether in our studies, research, teaching, education, or workplace. We therefore welcome all applications, regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic or social background, age, religion or belief, disability, or chronic illness.


Severely disabled and disabled applicants with the same status will receive preference over equally qualified non-disabled applicants.


Instructions for applying


Contact


Prof. Dr. Ralf Möller



ralf.moeller@uni-hamburg.de


Reference number


328
Location


Warburgstraße 26-28

22354 Hamburg



Application deadline


10.11.2025
Use only the online application form to submit your application with the following documents:


cover letter CV copies of degree certificate(s)

If you experience technical problems, send an email to bewerbungen@uni-hamburg.de.