Research Associate (Computational Intelligence) | 271/2025 Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in (m/w/d)

Otto-von-Guericke- Universität Magdeburg

Magdeburg, Sachsen-Anhalt, Deutschland
Published Oct 23, 2025
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

This full-time, fixed-term Research Associate position is based at the Computational Intelligence Chair within the Faculty of Computer Science. The successful candidate will dedicate their time to cutting-edge research and academic teaching, focusing primarily on the development and application of Computational Intelligence algorithms, including multi-criteria optimization and evolutionary algorithms. Key duties involve teaching 4 semester hours per week (in both German and English), actively seeking and managing research projects, publishing findings in high-impact international journals and conferences, and supervising Bachelor's and Master's theses. This role is ideal for an ambitious scholar holding an above-average Master's degree or Doctorate in Computer Science or Operations Research, offering explicit support and opportunity to pursue a PhD or Habilitation, thereby fostering significant career advancement in academic research.

Required Skills

Education

Master's Degree or Doctorate in Computer Science or Operations Research (with above-average grades)

Experience

  • Experience in academic teaching (as an instructor or tutor)
  • Professional experience and prior work in Computational Intelligence
  • Professional experience in research project application, organization, and execution

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Fixed-term contract (3 years); Full-time availability (100%); High social competence; Interest and willingness for active interdisciplinary scientific collaboration (especially in SwarmLab); Opportunity and support provided for pursuing Doctoral degree or Habilitation.