Research Associate (m/f/d) at the Institute of Embedded Systems

Technische Universität Hamburg; Hamburg; Sur place; EUR 52 000 - 66 000; Plein temps

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Health promotion

Gym access

Résumé du poste

Technische Universität Hamburg invites applications for a Research Associate (m/f/d) in the Institute for Embedded Systems. The successful candidate will join the Computer Engineering group to advance EDA for embedded and cyber-physical systems and to pursue a PhD.

Responsibilities include independent and collaborative research, designing software tools for system design, presenting at conferences, teaching activities, and helping with third-party funding.

Qualifications

• Completed scientific university studies (masters degree or equivalent) in Computer Science or a tightly related field.
• Strong skills in software engineering and computer science theory.
• Interest in system and automation tool development with background in dependability.
• Proficiency in both German and English to effectively participate in bilingual teaching environment.
• A rigorous, independent work ethic paired with a collaborative mindset in an international team.

Responsabilités

• Conduct independent and collaborative research projects.
• Design and implement new software tools for system design.
• Present research results at conferences and publish articles in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Engage in the teaching activities of the group.
• Contribute to third-party funding applications.

Formation

Master's degree or equivalent in Computer Science or related field

Outils

Software engineering

System design

Dependability

Description du poste

Research Associate (m/f/d)

Institute for Embedded Systems

Remuneration EG 13 TV-L

ID 23726WE13

Start of employment as soon as possible

Application deadline 30.11.2026

Scope full time and fixed term until 3 years

The Computer Engineering group at the Institute of Embedded Systems, Hamburg University of Technology (TUHH) is looking for a dedicated PhD researcher. We are a dynamic, international team focused on advancing Electronic Design Automation (EDA) for embedded and cyber-physical systems. Our goal is to develop tools and methodologies that rigorously yield high-quality, reliable results for increasingly complex system designs. Specifically, we are having ongoing projects in security analysis, testing of digital systems and AI-based modelling of cyber-physical systems. Our group is tightly coupled to the research training group CAUSE that studies the design of self-explaining systems.

YOUR TASKS

• Conduct independent and collaborative research projects
• Design and implement new software tools for system design
• Present research results at conferences and publish articles in peer-reviewed academic journals
• Engage in the teaching activities of the group
• Contribute to third-party funding applications

YOUR PROFILE

• Completed scientific university studies (masters degree or equivalent) in Computer Science or a tightly related field
• Strong skills in software engineering and computer science theory
• Interest in system and automation tool development with background in dependability
• Proficiency in both German and English to effectively participate in our bilingual teaching environment
• A rigorous, independent work ethic paired with a collaborative mindset to thrive in our international team

OUR OFFER

• Scientific qualification with the opportunity to pursue a PhD
• A job in an interesting, friendly and appreciative working environment
• Intensive introduction and onboarding
• Internal offers for health promotion and special conditions in gyms

At the heart of TU Hamburg’s research, teaching and transfer of technology is the guiding principle of developing technology for people. The TU Hamburg sees itself in this context as a family-friendly and sustainable university with high performance and quality standards that strives for excellence in all its research fields. Interdisciplinarity, innovation, regionality and internationality are binding principles in our actions. With currently around 8 000 students, 110 professors and 1 650 employees, the TU Hamburg is characterised by short decision-making processes and close cooperation between the board, the institutes, the deans of studies, the research areas and the administration. We identify ourselves with a modern leadership culture and cultivate appreciative interaction.

Note regarding the Standard Enquiry under Section 34a of the Hamburg Security Clearance Act: the department will submit an enquiry to the State Office for the Protection of the Constitution regarding any information it holds on the person selected in the recruitment process, provided that the legal requirements are met (information on the Standard Inquiry and data protection notices).

For further information please contact Prof. Görschwin Fey, Tel.-Nr. [phone], Email: .

We value diversity, therefore all applications are welcome, regardless of gender, gender identity, ethnic origin, nationality, age, religion and belief, disability, sexual orientation and identity or social background.

The TU Hamburg stands for equal opportunities as well as appreciative and respectful cooperation. Notice for severely disabled persons and people with equal status.