volume: Full time

temporary: until 31.03.2029

salary: EG 13 TV-L

beginning: 01.04.2026

In the Department of Computer Science and Automation in the Resource-Efficient Artificial Intelligence Group at the Technische Universität Ilmenau (Germany) is a vacancy for a

# Research Assistant (f/m/d)

to promote their own academic qualifications within the meaning of Section 2 (1) of the German Academic Fixed-Term Contract Act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz) from 01.04.2026.

Your tasks

The position includes the following responsibilities:

• Own research in the field of digital computing theory and systems
• Preparation of teaching materials
• Conducting tutorials, seminars, and laboratory courses
• Support for lectures
• Scientific services for the research group: determining and processing data analyses, project work, project management, editing and contributing to publications and result reports, supervision of students, participation in administrative tasks

Your profile

For being part of the selection process is needed:

University degree (Diploma (Univ.), Master of Science, or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field

• English certificate at least level B2 or Master degree from a Master's program taught in English
• German certificate at least level B2 or Master degree from a Master's program taught in German

Following competences are desirable:

• Good knowledge and experience in the areas of digital circuits and systems, FPGA, digital interfaces, computer architecture, and design methodology for timing and power
• Willingness to engage in fundamental research
• Willingness to participate in teaching
• Suitability and adaptability in a research field and team with intensive interaction and rapid development

Please provide evidence of the qualifications required for the job by certificates and references.

What we offer you:

• attractive remuneration according to collective agreement (as per TV-L) incl. granting of a special annual payment
• vacation entitlement of 30 days in the calendar year and additional days off on 24 / 31 December
• family-friendly, flexible working time model
• VBL - pension scheme in the public sector
• wide range of individual training opportunities
• extensive health and sports programs
• respectful working environment at a renowned university

The university stands in the fields of technology, mathematics and natural sciences, business and media for teaching and research at the highest level. It attaches particular importance to innovativ teaching and interdisciplinary. It identifies with Humboldt's ideals and pursues the vision of a cosmopolitan campus family.

Technische Universität llmenau is holder of the „TOTAL E-Quality“ distinction and emphasizes gendered quality.

Severely disabled applicants with essentially identical professional suitability will be preferentially selected.

ID Number: 17/2026
application deadline: 08.03.2026

For further information please contact Univ.-Prof. Dr. Bing Li, Phone +49 3677 69 1685.

Technische Universität Ilmenau | Dezernat für Personal und Recht | Postfach 10 05 65 | 98684 Ilmenau