Research Associate | Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in (w/m/d)

Georg-August-Universität Zentr. Universitätsverwaltung

Göttingen, Niedersachsen, Deutschland
Published Feb 2, 2026
Part-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

This Research Associate position at the Institute for Computer Science in Göttingen offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of applied computer science, High-Performance Computing, AI, and Machine Learning. The role is crucial for integrating AI into foundational computer science education, particularly programming, involving the didactic and conceptual co-design of new teaching methods. Day-to-day tasks include supporting the empirical piloting of educational tools (like GAIA), conducting requirements analysis, testing, documentation, and disseminating findings through workshops and presentations. Candidates must hold a Master's degree in a computer science-related field and possess basic knowledge of Large Language Models (LLMs). Essential technical skills include proficiency in hardware-near programming languages like C, C++, Rust, or Zig, with a mandatory foundation in C. This fixed-term, part-time role is ideal for professionals motivated to innovate digitally supported higher education and contribute to a cutting-edge, international research environment.

Required Skills

Education

Scientific university degree (Master's) in a computer science-related field

Experience

  • Professional experience in developing and improving digitally supported higher education
  • Experience in conceptualizing and conducting academic teaching (Preferred)
  • Experience in Requirements Analysis (Preferred)
  • Experience in software development, especially AI-based applications (Preferred)
  • Experience with service-oriented user support (Preferred)

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Intermediate)

Additional

  • Part-time position (50% of regular working hours); Fixed-term contract (1.5 years/18 months)