Student Assistant - DTU Compute

DTU Compute; Kongens Lyngby; On-site; DKK 165,000 - 248,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

DTU collaboration

Job summary

DTU Compute – Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science at DTU Lyngby Campus invites a student to help develop and test AI-assisted online mathematics tutorials using RAG and Quarto.

You will collaborate with DTU teachers and developers, work about 15 hours per week starting December 1, 2026, and contribute code via Git/GitHub while gaining experience in digital learning and open-source educational tools.

Qualifications

• Experience as a teaching assistant in mathematics.
• Proficiency in Python, Git/GitHub and Markdown.
• Experience with AI/LLMs and/or RAG.
• Interest in mathematics teaching and digital learning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and test RAG-based support for Quarto mathematics tutorials.
• Work with course notes in PDF/Markdown and improve retrieval and AI responses.
• Test the solution on MAT1 material and InterMat.
• Contribute code via Git/GitHub.

Skills

Python

Git/GitHub

Markdown

RAG/AI

Mathematics TA experience

Interest in math education

Education

Enrolled as university student

Tools

Quarto

Job description

We are looking for a student to help develop and test AI-supported online mathematics tutorials using RAG and Quarto.

The job

You will:

• develop and test RAG-based support for Quarto mathematics tutorials
• work with course notes in PDF/Markdown and improve retrieval and AI responses
• test the solution on new MAT1 material and InterMat
• contribute code via Git/GitHub

Our expectations of you

• have experience as a teaching assistant in mathematics
• know Python, Git/GitHub and Markdown
• have experience with AI/LLMs and/or RAG
• have an interest in mathematics teaching and digital learning

Experience with Quarto is an advantage. Danish language skills are an advantage, but the work can be carried out in English.

What we offer in return

A flexible student job working with mathematics, AI and open-source educational software together with DTU teachers and developers. The work is carried out in close collaboration with the project lead, and you should therefore be able to meet in person at DTU approximately once a week.

Salary and appointment terms

The appointment will be based on the collective agreement for student lecturers at universities etc. (SUL). See hourly pay rates here .

Working hours are on average 15 hours per week and can be organized flexibly in relation to holidays, exams, etc. Starting date is December 1, 2026 (or according to mutual agreement). The employment runs as long as you are an active student.

The workplace is DTU Lyngby Campus.

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

DTU Compute – Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science

DTU Compute – Department of Applied Mathematics and Computer Science – is an internationally recognised academic environment with over 400 employees and 10 research sections. We broadly cover digital technologies within mathematics, data science, computer science, and computer engineering, including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, internet of things (IoT), chip design, cybersecurity, human-computer interaction, social networks, fairness, and data ethics. Our research is rooted in basic research and centres on mathematical models of the physical and virtual world, as a basis for the analysis, design, and implementation of complex systems. We focus on ensuring that our research results contribute to creating a better society by supporting areas such as health, green transition, energy supply, and life science. We collaborate with universities, public and private organisations, and companies in Denmark and abroad, and through DTU’s startup ecosystem, we encourage innovation and entrepreneurship. We have a strong ethical, human, and sustainable approach that ensures integrity in our work. Therefore, we strive for and take responsibility for driving the democratisation of digital technologies, so that everyone has the opportunity to actively participate in the development, and we ensure a continued open, democratic, and inclusive society for the benefit of all. At DTU Compute, we value diversity, inclusion, and a flexible work-life balance. Read more here: www.compute.dtu.dk.

DTU – For the benefit of society since 1829

DTU is one of Europe's leading elite technical universities. Through research and education at an international top level, we create solutions to the major societal challenges of our time and help secure Europe's global leadership in sustainable technological development. Since Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU almost 200 years ago, our mission has remained the same: We develop and create value through the natural and technical sciences for the benefit of society. DTU has 13,800 students, 1,600 PhD students, and 6,500 employees. We work in an international environment and have an inclusive, stimulating, and informal work culture. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland and collaborates with the best universities around the world.