Research Associate | Wissenschaftliche/r Mitarbeiter/in (m/w/d)
Hochschule für Angewandte Wissenschaften Hof Land Bayern
Job Summary
Join a dynamic research group as a Research Associate to drive digitalization in the "SmartReUse" project. This role involves contributing to an EFRE technology transfer project focused on AI-driven optimization of recyclate use in plastics processing and production. You will be instrumental in conceptualizing and implementing a software solution for data collection, management, and analysis related to plastic processing. Key responsibilities include selecting and implementing machine learning methods for pattern recognition and recipe recommendations, as well as contributing to and independently writing scientific publications. This position offers a versatile and challenging role within a practical research project, providing significant autonomy and opportunities for professional development in a supportive team environment.
Required Skills
Education
Completed degree in Computer Science or comparable fields (e.g., Business Informatics, Media Informatics). For foreign university degrees or doctorates, a certificate evaluation from the Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB) is required.
Experience
- Professional experience in modern software development and architectures
- Experience in data analysis and/or machine learning (advantageous)
Languages
Additional
- Full-time position (40.06 hours/week). Fixed-term contract until approximately June 30, 2028, under the German Fixed-Term Scientific Employment Contracts Act. Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration if equally qualified. Application must be submitted via the Hof University online application portal by August 15, 2025.