Research assistant (f/m/d)

At the University of Bremen, in Faculty 3 in the working group "Digital Transformation of Public Services" (Prof. Dr. Dr. Niehaves) and at the "GovTech Graduate School" as part of the BMBF-funded research project "ProcurDat", a position as Research Assistant (f/m/d) is available as soon as possible.

• Salary group 13 TV-L - in the field of "Government Technology & Artificial Intelligence" full-time (39.2 working hours) and limited to 3 years. The fixed term is for scientific qualification in accordance with 2 para. 1 WissZeitVG (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz). Accordingly, only applicants who still have the relevant qualification periods in accordance with Section 2 (1) WissZeitVG can be considered.
• From 2024, the GovTech Graduate School at the University of Bremen will offer a unique doctoral program in Germany dedicated to the research and development of digital innovations for the public sector. As part of this initiative, a challenging position is offered in the working group "Digital Transformation of Public Services" under the direction of Prof. Dr. Dr. Björn Niehaves. This position offers the opportunity to become an active member of the interdisciplinary and application-oriented GovTech Graduate School and to work in a dynamic and inspiring environment. The environment combines scientific research with practical expertise, creating optimal conditions for a successful and structured doctorate.

• Collaboration in the research projects of the working group
• Participation in platform development
• Implementation of data and AI-based processes
• Participation in quantitative and qualitative studies
• Participation in third-party funding applications
• Research on AI methods in the field of automated data processing
• Regular publication of research results and preparation of a doctorate
• Teaching within the scope of the applicable LVNV, teaching export (= subject-specific teaching for other teaching units)

• Knowledge of AI and digital technologies: Initial experience with AI and digital solutions. Knowledge in the context of public procurement is advantageous.
• Programming and IT skills: Experience in programming with Python. Knowledge of the Linux environment, especially bash, and basic knowledge of web hosting are advantageous.
• Analytical and research skills: Skills in performing analysis, preparation and evaluation of data.
• Data conversion and management: Skills in processing and standardizing different types of data.

• Completed scientific university degree (Master's degree, university diploma) in computer science, business or administrative informatics or related subjects.
• Applicants who are in the final phase of their Master's degree will also be considered. Please note that a Master's degree certificate is mandatory for employment.
• Initial knowledge of programming with Python.
• Initial experience with machine learning methods and ideally knowledge of SQL is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of German and English.
• Willingness and ability to familiarize yourself quickly and comprehensively with new contexts.

• A dynamic team and international networking opportunities (including stays abroad)
• Integration into a structured doctoral program (GovTech Graduate School)
• Comprehensive support for your ambitious research activities
• Excellent equipment and individual design options
• Close cooperation with administrations, industry and science with the opportunity to acquire your own projects and implement them as part of your doctorate
• Opportunity to do a doctorate
• Annual special payment Salary increases and additional public service pension scheme (VBL)
• A crisis-proof, interesting and varied job in a university that is open to the world ("Christmas bonus"), automatic regular collective agreements
• 30 days of vacation per calendar year
• A diverse, future-oriented and open corporate culture
• The opportunity for further education and training
• Compatibility of family and career through flexible working hours (flexitime) as well as the possibility of mobile working (taking into account the general conditions)

Open to unconventional approaches in research and teaching, the University of Bremen has retained its character as a place of short distances for people and ideas since its foundation 50 years ago. With a broad range of subjects, we combine exceptional performance with great potential for innovation. As an ambitious research university, we stand for the approach of research-based learning and a strong focus on interdisciplinarity. We actively shape scientific cooperation worldwide in a spirit of partnership. Today, around 23,000 people learn, teach, research and work on our international campus. In research and teaching, administration and operations, we are firmly committed to the goals of sustainability, climate justice and climate neutrality. Our Bremen spirit is expressed in the courage to try new things, in supportive cooperation, in respect and appreciation for one another. With our study and research profile and as part of the European YUFE network, we assume social responsibility in the region, in Europe and the world. The university is family-friendly, diverse and sees itself as an international university. We therefore welcome all applicants regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity. The University of Bremen aims to increase the proportion of women in academia and therefore strongly encourages women to apply. Severely disabled persons with essentially equal professional and personal qualifications will be given priority.

Please send any queries to: Prof. Dr. Dr. Björn Niehaves ( niehaves@uni-bremen.de )

Please send your application with your complete and informative documents (cover letter, CV, proof of qualifications, certificates) by 02.04.2025 as a PDF file by unencrypted electronic mail to: niehaves@uni-bremen.de or by post to University of Bremen Faculty 3 Computer Science/Mathematics Prof. Dr. Dr. Björn Niehaves Bibliothekstraße 5 28359 Bremen. We ask you to send us only copies (no folders), as we cannot return them. After the selection procedure has been completed, your application documents will be stored in accordance with the legal requirements and then destroyed. Any costs for the application process cannot be reimbursed.

Requirements for the applicant: Advanced knowledge: Analysis, software implementation, programming, Python programming language, Linux operating system, research.