Research Associate Embedded Artificial Intelligence (PhD Student) | Informatiker (m/w/d)

Hahn-Schickard-Gesellschaft für angewandte Forschung e.V.

Freiburg im Breisgau, Baden-Württemberg, Deutschland
Published Nov 14, 2025
Full-time
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Job Summary

This role is ideal for a PhD candidate or researcher focused on cutting-edge Embedded Artificial Intelligence within a leading micro-systems technology research institution. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing and executing industry-funded, customer-specific, and publicly funded R&D projects within the Artificial Intelligence research group. Core activities involve algorithm development in areas like Deep Learning and Federated Learning, practical software implementation using C/C++ and Python, and conducting computer experiments. The results will be applied across diverse fields, including Industrial Automation, Environmental Technology, and Medical Technology (Industry 4.0/Cyber-physical systems). This position requires strong programming skills, experience with embedded devices, and a background in MINT fields like Computer Science or Embedded Systems, alongside excellent English proficiency and a willingness to learn German.

Required Skills

Education

Above-average successful completion of a university degree (Bachelor/Master) in a MINT subject (e.g., Computer Science, Embedded Systems, Artificial Intelligence, or comparable studies)

Experience

  • Experience in various areas of Artificial Intelligence, especially Machine Learning, Deep Learning, and Federated Learning
  • Very good programming experience in C/C++ and Python
  • Experience in programming embedded devices (Microcontrollers, Raspberry Pi, NVIDIA Jetson, FPGA, etc.)
  • Experience in processing and leading industry-funded, customer-specific, and publicly funded R&D projects
  • Experience in project acquisition and partner support

Languages

German (Basic)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Willingness to learn German.