Your tasks

You will develop machine learning and NLP models and approaches for the detection of machine-generated texts. These methods should reflect the real conditions of human-AI-hybrid generated texts in order to establish a new paradigm in the detection of machine-generated texts and to make the resulting approaches and tools available to the general public in a dedicated software.

The focus lies on human-machine interaction, AI Safety, trustworthiness and the use of various state-of-the-art large language models. The group offers the opportunity to work in an international environment and in collaboration with other leading universities, research institutes and international companies on exciting research topics that are very practical and promote the resilience and security of society in the digital age.

For the position advertised here, we are looking for an employee to work on the topic 'Trustworthy AI-generated Text Detection', as part of an ATHENE Security Cluster project. In this project, we focus on LLM-human hybrid texts and initially collect novel data sets in order to develop detection methods that can differentiate between human and LLM-generated passages at a fine granularity. In the first step, the existing software infrastructure for data collection will be expanded and adapted. Based on this, the theoretical and practical limits of this method will be investigated.

The specific tasks include

• Research tasks on the above topic
• Development of solution ideas under consideration of feasibility
• Extension and adaptation of an existing web service for data collection
• Implementation of prototypes and their deployment
• Data collection, management and annotation
• Preparation of research reports, publications
• Participation in seminars and conferences, presentation of scientific work
• Tasks for the scientific work in the department

Your profile

• Excellent university degree (M.Sc. / Diploma) in NLP, ML or a related field of computer science
• Experience in the areas of NLP, ML and LLMs
• Very good programming skills in Python (especially torch, numpy, pandas, transformers, langchain, etc.) and Java Script / Type Script
• Experience in software development and especially full-stack web development; knowledge of vue.js and node.js is an advantage
• Fluent in English, German is a plus
• High self-motivation and performance-oriented work
• Willingness to contribute to the university teaching

We offer

Technical University of Darmstadt offers varied and challenging assignments, freedom to work independently, the latest technologies, good collaboration between colleagues in partnership, needs-based training opportunities and customized personnel development.

Opportunity for further qualification (doctoral dissertation) is given. The fulfillment of the duties likewise enables the scientific qualifications of the candidate.

• Development and organisation – comprehensive in-house training offers, including the opportunity for continuing education and development;
• Annual leave/educational leave – 30 days annual leave (full-time employment) and 5 days educational leave;
• Sustainable and mobile – eligibility to free public transport in the state of Hesse with the LandesTicket Hessen (Hesse StateTicket) in accordance with the currently valid collective agreement, in addition to opportunities to working mobile at times;
• Fit and healthy – free of charge preventive medical check-ups and a wide-ranging subsidised sports programme;
• Work-life balance – flexible working time models, plus BGM (Betriebliches Gesundheitsmanagement – University Health Management);
• Pension scheme – supplementary public service pension scheme (VBL) in accordance with the currently applicable regulations;
• University bicycle;
• Family-friendliness/compatibility of family/care/career – (university-run) childcare services, child allowance (based on the collective agreement), childcare programmes during school holidays.

How to Apply

Please submit your application via the following form: https://careers.ukp.informatik.tu-darmstadt.de/ukprecruitment

Application deadline: June 29th, 2025. After that, the position will remain open until filled. We will consider applications as soon as they are submitted.