TUM GNI Project open PhD position at the University of Rostock
The position is being offered at the University of Rostock.
The project GenAI4BIM is a joint research project with the Technical University Munich and Carnegie Mellon University on developing novel generative AI approaches for sustainability-aware Building Models. It is funded by the TUM Georg Nemetschek Institute.
KEY DETAILS:
Start Date: 01.11.2026
Working effort: Full-time
Remuneration: Monthly Scholarship
Limitation: 48 Months
Location: Rostock
Application Deadline: 31.06.2025
Please send applications to:
Prof. Dr. Jörn Plönnigs
Phone: 0381/498-3560
E-Mail: Joern.Ploennigs@uni-rostock.de
THESE ARE YOUR TASKS:
- Research on AI methods for generating anonymized, design-sensitive graph embeddings from CAD data
- Development of models that capture design intent, topology, and contextual information (e.g., ontologies, graph neural networks)
- Development of anonymization techniques for embeddings
- Working collaboratively with research partners at TUM and CMU
- Validation of methods on synthetic and real-world datasets, including transfer learning
- Publish research results in top conferences and journals
THIS MAKES YOU A GOOD FIT:
- Completed university degree (diploma, master's degree or comparable degree) in computer science, artificial intelligence, civil engineering, or a related field, with the best possible grades
- Confident knowledge of English language, both written and spoken
- Knowledge in machine learning and generative AI approaches
- Proof of publication capability (at least one academic publication) is desirable
- Excellent communication skills for presenting and publishing research findings
- Strong teamwork and collaboration skills for working in an international and interdisciplinary environment
The position includes the opportunity for promotion, career advice for young scientists, flexible working hours, family office, welcome centre, and mensa student tariff.