Research Associate | Wissenschaftlichen Mitarbeiterin*Mitarbeiters (m-w-d)

Martin-Luther-Universität Halle-Wittenberg

Halle (Saale), Sachsen-Anhalt, Deutschland
Published Mar 6, 2026
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

This full-time Research Associate position at the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg is part of the 'SIZ-MSH' collaborative project, focusing on the development of an interdisciplinary software integration center for medical and nursing facilities. The successful candidate will lead the development of a domain-specific language (DSL) for healthcare interface descriptions and create a generator for interface adapters. Day-to-day responsibilities include collaborating with IT and clinical partners to develop a central interface service, preparing rigorous testing protocols, and assisting in general project coordination. This role is ideal for computer scientists interested in the intersection of software engineering and healthcare technology. The position offers a fixed-term contract until March 2029 and provides a unique opportunity to apply advanced compiler construction and software architecture methods to real-world medical integration challenges within a professional academic environment.

Required Skills

Education

Master's degree or equivalent in Computer Science or a closely related field.

Experience

  • Professional experience in methods of compiler construction
  • Professional experience in software architecture, specifically Service-Oriented Architectures
  • Experience in developing domain-specific languages and interface adapters
  • Experience in collaborative software development with external IT and clinical partners

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Applicants with non-German degrees must provide a Statement of Comparability from the Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB) upon hiring. The position is fixed-term until March 31, 2029. Reference number 5-2156/26-D must be included in the application.