PhD Student, AI-based GraphRAG Parking Functions
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PhD Student developing AI-based knowledge graphs for parking functions at Volkswagen. Contributing to advanced driver assistance systems through interdisciplinary research.
Responsibilities:
- Designing a (nearly) deterministic knowledge graph for the structured representation of text-based requirements
- Defining a domain-specific semantic model and ontology, including reasoning mechanisms for verifiable GraphRAG queries
- Implementing the proposed concepts end-to-end, including delivering a scalable minimum viable product (MVP) based on approved toolchains
- Evaluating and validating the approaches using real‑world requirements from selected parking functions (SAE Level 2)
- Demonstrating correctness, completeness, traceability, and certifiability of the generated results in close collaboration with industrial and academic partners
Requirements:
- Good to very good university degree qualifying for doctoral studies in cybernetics, computer science, mathematics, physics, or a comparable field of study
- Programming experience (e.g., Python, Cypher, CI/CD) and willingness to work with graph-based technologies and tools
- Solid knowledge of, or strong research interest in, formal methods, artificial intelligence, graph theory, ontologies, and requirements engineering
- Strong ability to abstract and model complex system relationships
- English language level C1
- Analytical, structured, and self-driven working style combined with strong intrinsic motivation for scientific research
- Strong problem-solving skills and a drive to fully understand and implement novel approaches
Benefits:
- Attractive salary & 30 vacation days (+ 24.12. and 31.12. off)
- 35-hour week, flexible working hours, remote work
- Special conditions for the purchase and leasing of vehicles
- Free seminars on scientific work and interdisciplinary qualifications
- Participation in the doctoral network for scientific exchange with science representatives and other doctoral candidates within the Volkswagen Group
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