Research Associate | Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter (w/m/d)

Technische Hochschule Nürnberg Georg Simon Ohm Land Bayern

Kronach, Oberfranken, Bayern, Deutschland
Published Feb 10, 2026
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

As a Research Associate for the BAIKS project at the Technology Transfer Center for Digital Intelligence, you will drive innovation in university administration through AI-supported data processing. Your day-to-day responsibilities involve researching and developing Large Language Models (LLMs), Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG), and knowledge-based AI architectures. You will be responsible for designing and implementing chatbots, managing university project partners, and building a secure AI infrastructure for multi-source data analysis. The role requires a strong blend of academic research and hands-on software development, including documenting results for publication in professional media. This position is particularly attractive for those looking to work at the intersection of academia and practical application, offering a modern workspace with flexible and mobile working models within a dynamic university environment in Kronach and Nuremberg.

Required Skills

Education

Master's degree in Computer Science, Data Science, or a comparable field of study.

Experience

  • Professional experience in software development using Python, C++, or Java
  • Demonstrated experience in machine learning and statistical modeling
  • Experience with agile methodologies and continuous integration (CI/CD)
  • Experience in research, data analysis, and technical documentation
  • Experience with Open Source software components and versioning tools

Languages

German (Fluent)

Additional

  • Fixed-term contract until March 31, 2028; Salary based on Entgeltgruppe 13 TV-L; Requires German language proficiency at C1 level.