Research Associate

We are seeking for The Kühne Logistics University (KLU) invites applications for a doctoral researcher in the DFG-funded project “Process Mining from Multimodal Data for Anomaly Detection in Manual Work”, led by Prof. Dr. Henrik Leopold in cooperation with TU Wien. The project looks at how process mining can go beyond traditional event logs by using richer data sources, such as video, audio and sensor data, to better understand and improve how work is actually done. The position is limited to 36 months. Your Responsibilities
• Carry out independent research on process mining, AI and data analytics, with the goal of completing a doctoral degree
• Develop, implement and evaluate new methods and tools, for example for event log extraction, process discovery, conformance checking or anomaly detection
• Apply machine learning methods (e.g. computer vision, NLP, foundation models) to process-related data
• Publish and present results at international conferences and in journals
• Work with the project partners at TU Wien and with industry partners
• Contribute a modest share of support to teaching and to the department’s academic activities Your qualifications
• Very good Master’s degree (or equivalent) in computer science, data science, information systems, industrial engineering or a related field
• Strong programming skills (e.g. Python) and solid knowledge of machine learning or data analytics
• Interest in business processes and in research that brings together AI and organizational practice
• Prior experience with process mining, computer vision or NLP is a plus but not required
• Excellent command of English; German is not required
• Curiosity, a structured way of working and enjoyment of working in an international team Admission and Eligibility Admission to the program is competitive and based on the applicant’s excellence as well as the match in research interest. We encourage you to apply immediately, since the reviews of applicants and the selection start upon receipt of applications. Evaluation of the applications is done on a rolling basis as they are submitted.
• To be considered for admission, applicants must meet these minimum

requirements:
• Completed or about to complete a Master’s degree or equivalent (300 ECTS) from an accredited university with a good international reputation with the German grade 2.0 or better. Grade equivalents are required for international applicants.
• English language proficiency according to KLU requirements (if the official language of the previous degree wasn’t English) Full details about the application procedure can be found here. You should submit:
• Cover letter (incl. name of the member of the resident faculty who is willing to act as your supervisor).
• Research statement.
• Video statement (max. 3 minutes).
• A full resume (CV).
• Two references (with full contact details).
• Evidence of your English proficiency according to KLU requirements (if the official language of the previous degree wasn’t English).
• Bachelor’s degree certificate and full transcript of records
• Master’s degree certificate and full transcript of records
• Diploma Supplements (if available)
• University grading system information (required for degrees obtained outside
• Germany)
• Official translations of all degree documents and transcripts of records not issued in English or German
• Quality indicators for your individual excellence (e.g., prizes, scholarships),
• Excellence in your program (e.g., class rank, thesis grade/rank), and your university(e.g., university rankings) PhD KLU supports the scientific employee in writing a dissertation on the research topic. As a state-recognized university, KLU has the right to award doctoral degrees. The dissertation is usually done cumulatively on the basis of three scientific papers.

We offer
• Salary based on TV-L E13, depending on qualifications
• Supervision by an internationally recognized researcher in process mining, with close links to academic and industry partners
• Funding for conference travel and the chance to join an international research community
• A dynamic, international work environment in Hamburg We value diversity We value diversity and therefore welcome all applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion and worldview, disability, age, sexual orientation, and identity. Contact Please send your complete application documents by email to klu-jobs@m.personio.de or via the Apply button.

About us
Kühne Logistics University–Wissenschaftliche Hochschule für Logistik und Unternehmensführung is a private university founded in 2010 and located in Hamburg's HafenCity. KLU is a state-recognized university with the right to grant PhDs. With its AACSB accreditation, it ranks among the top 5% of business schools and management universities worldwide, with a dedicated focus on logistics, operations, and supply chain management. Following an internationalization strategy, we are now opening a campus in Vietnam and plan for two further campuses in Africa and the Americas. We instill KLU's signature operations mindset in all our students, drawing on the strengths and key characteristics of logistics, including resilience, data-driven and action-oriented decision-making. As a boutique university, KLU offers its students and doctoral candidates a high degree of specialization and excellent study conditions. Further education programs for specialists and managers are offered in the form of seminars and summer schools by KLU Executive Education.