Research Associate (all genders) - Large Language Models
The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft currently operates 75 institutes and research institutions throughout Germany and is the world's leading applied research organization. Aroundemployees work with an annual research budget of 3.As the largest institute within the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, we have been conducting research for over 30 years in diverse fields such as artificial intelligence, microelectronics, sensor systems, data acquisition, signal processing, and signal transmission. Talented individuals from various engineering and natural science disciplines will find a wide range of exciting research topics under one roof. Are you passionate about the capabilities and potential of large language models?
For over 30 years, the institute's Audio and Media Technologies division has been shaping the globally deployed standards and technologies in the fields of audio and moving picture production. Almost all consumer electronic devices, computers and mobile phones are equipped with systems and technologies from Erlangen today.
Training and Refinement of LLMs: You contribute to the training and optimization of large language models.
Development of Innovative Methods for Model Enhancement: You develop advanced techniques in areas such as preference optimization, model distillation, parameter -efficient fine-tuning as well as multimodal extensions of LLMs.
Promotion of Creative Business Solutions Across Various Areas: You drive innovative enterprise solutions across a wide range of tasks and domains.
Engagement and Collaboration with Project Partners and Stakeholders: You communicate and coordinate activities with project partners and both internal and external stakeholders.
A degree preferably with a PhD or 3+ years of professional experience in computer science, computational linguistics, or in a related discipline.
Proficiency in Python development
~ Excellent communication skills in English .
Therefore, we constantly strive to ensure a friendly and supportive working atmosphere within our international team.
Exciting projects: With top-of-the-range company equipment and regular training, we aim to provide the best possible working conditions and continuing education opportunities for our colleagues.
We make it easy for our colleagues to find a comfortable balance between their private and professional lives.
Appointment, remuneration and social security benefits based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD).