AI Postdoctoral Scholar - Knowledge Graphs & Digital Twins for Engineering and Construction

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This is a term position; length of the term will be discussed during the interview process. Continuation past the term length discussed will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

POSITION SPECIFICS

The DII Lab at Penn State (College of Engineering) is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Scholar to conduct research at the intersection of artificial intelligence, digital twins, engineering informatics, and intelligent construction.

Potential research topics include:

• AI agents and large language models for engineering applications

• Knowledge graphs and graph-based reasoning

• BIM / IFC and digital twins

• Engineering requirement formalization and traceability

• Construction planning, scheduling, and constraint reasoning

• Automated verification and engineering decision support

• Dependency and impact analysis

• Integration of design, manufacturing, construction, and verification information

Required Qualifications:

• Ph.D. in engineering, computer science, or a closely related field, completed by the start date

• Strong research and programming background

• Demonstrated ability to conduct independent research

• Strong scholarly publication record

• Strong written and oral communication skills

Experience in one or more of the following is particularly desirable:

• AI/ML

• LLMs/AI Agents

• Knowledge Graphs

• BIM/IFC

• Digital Twins

• Graph Neural Networks

• Construction Informatics

• Semantic Modeling

• Engineering Data Integration

Start Date: As soon as possible

Location: Penn State University Park, Pennsylvania

Appointment: Full-time Postdoctoral Scholar

How to Apply

Please submit the following materials:

• Curriculum Vitae

• Brief statement of research experience and interests

• 1–2 representative publications

• Contact information for three references

Immediate availability for an on-site appointment is strongly preferred. Applications will be reviewed immediately and on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

JOIN US to develop next-generation AI-enabled engineering systems connecting knowledge, digital models, and physical construction.

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BENEFITS

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being.

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