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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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