Research assistant (m/f/d)

Stiftung Universität Hildesheim; Hildesheim; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 55.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A reputable university in Hildesheim is seeking a Research Assistant (m/f/d) to work on a project involving image analysis in historic prints. The position requires a university degree in Information Science, along with knowledge in image analysis and machine learning. We offer flexible working hours and a collaborative environment. Interested candidates should apply by October 17, 2025.

Leistungen

Flexible working hours

Regular further and advanced training

Special annual payment

Qualifikationen

• Strong knowledge in image analysis and machine learning.
• Willingness to work in an interdisciplinary team.
• Experience with Deep Learning tools.

Aufgaben

• Develop and adapt machine learning methods for image recognition.
• Evaluate datasets.
• Cooperate with domain experts on historic publications.
• Write academic publications.

Kenntnisse

Image analysis

Machine learning

Use of Python tools

Ausbildung

University degree in Information Science or comparable

Doctoral degree (preferred)

Jobbeschreibung

Overview

University of Hildesheim, Stiftung des öffentlichen Rechts, Institute for Information Science and Language Technology, Faculty of Language and Information Sciences, has a vacancy for a position as Research assistant (m/f/d) (TV-L E 13, 80%) until June 30, 2027. The position is part of the project “ViFaPi: Image Analysis in historic prints and herbaria” and is a cooperation with the TU Braunschweig and the Herzog August Bibliothek in Wolfenbüttel. The ViFaPi project is funded by the MWK Niedersachsen within the program PRONiedersachsen – Kulturelles Erbe - Sammlungen und Objekte.

Reference number 2025/152 (english).

Responsibilities

• Development and adaptation of machine learning methods for image recognition in historic publications
• Evaluation of datasets
• Cooperation with domain experts on historic publications
• Academic writing of publications

Qualifications

• University degree in Information Science or in a degree program with comparable content
• Willingness to work in an interdisciplinary team
• Knowledge in these areas:
• Image analysis
• Machine learning (especially Deep Learning)
• Use of Python tools and multimodal models or language models

Preferred

• Doctoral degree

What we offer

As a family-friendly university, we offer a varied, interdisciplinary range of tasks, flexible working hours, regular further and advanced training, and a special annual payment within the framework of TV-L. In joining the university, you will become part of a dynamic, committed and open-minded team. The University of Hildesheim has adopted a mission statement that places great importance on gender equality and diversity. It aims to promote professional equality of women and men and to increase the proportion of employees from the underrepresented gender in the respective area. In case of equal qualification and suitability, applications from applicants with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration.

Application and contact

If you have any questions, please contact Prof. Dr. Thomas Mandl via email [e-mail].

Please apply before October 17, 2025 using the reference no 2025/152 (english) via the online career portal. Click “online application” on the bottom of the screen.

Note: This is a translation. The original job posting in German is authoritative and available at the following link: https://bewerbung.uni-hildesheim.de/jobposting/b7ebf3c31d7318870782010330185f8198463c950