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Faculty of Computer Science :
Chair for Software Quality
In order to fill a fixed-term position in full-time (39.83 hours/week = 100%) at the earliest possible date, we are looking for 1
Research Associate (m,f,x), for 3 years
The Software Quality research group (Prof. Yannic Noller) at the Faculty of Computer Science focuses on software engineering (SE), testing, and program repair. We aim to have a practical impact by designing principled and fundamental approaches and creating relevant and usable tools. In particular, our research involves developing new repair techniques to aid developers in fixing program bugs, the automated analysis, testing, and repairing of machine learning models, and exploring and designing (hybrid) testing techniques to systematically generate test inputs that expose incorrect program behavior.
Scope: full-time
Duration: fixed-term, 3 Jahre
Start: at the earliest possible date
Apply by: 2026-09-14
Your tasks:
We are looking for a research associate (m,f,x) with very good knowledge of automated software testing and/or program analysis, preferably proven by a bachelor’s thesis in this field. Ideally, the candidate has a background and interest in LLM-based test case generation and composition program analysis.
- Research and development of novel techniques in the context of automated software testing and program repair
- Conducting quantitative and qualitative studies
- Publication of research results
- Supervision of Undergraduate students
Your profile:
- Completed studies (Bachelor) in the fields of Computer Science
- Very good knowledge of English
- Strong implementation skills and a desire to create open-source tools
- Ideally, experience in automated software testing and program analysis
- Ideally, already-published research work
We offer:
- Challenging and varied tasks with a high degree of personal responsibility
- Team-orientated cooperation in a committed, international and appreciative team
- An agile way of working
- A modern, well-equipped workplace
- Employment at one of the largest universities in Germany within the University Alliance Ruhr
Further information:
The position is salaried and based on the collective agreement of the Länder (TV-L). If the personal and collective agreement requirements are met, the employee will receive pay grade E 12 TV-L.
Further information can be found at (in German).
The place of work is Ruhr University Bochum.
The load of teaching will be calculated according to § 3 of Lehrverpflichtungsverordnung (state of North Rhine-Westphalia).
We expect to receive a well-prepared application.
RUB sees itself as a university with an international presence. The campus languages are German and English. Competence in at least one of the two languages and the willingness to learn the other are a prerequisite. RUB provides corresponding free courses for employees.
German language courses are offered by the University Language Center (ZFA) in the field of German as a Foreign Language (DaF). https://www.daf.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/daf/mitarbeitende/index.html.en
The Staff Council has the right to participate in all selection interviews. At the request of a candidate (m/f/x), it will ensure its participation in the entire procedure. Please contact wpr@rub.de.
The Ruhr-Universität Bochum is one of Germany’s leading research universities, addressing the whole range of academic disciplines. A highly dynamic setting enables researchers and students to work across the traditional boundaries of academic subjects and faculties. To create knowledge networks within and beyond the university is Ruhr-Universität Bochum’s declared aim.
The Ruhr-Universität Bochum stands for diversity and equal opportunities. For this reason, we favour a working environment composed of heterogeneous teams, and seek to promote the careers of individuals who are underrepresented in our respective professional areas. The Ruhr-Universität Bochum expressly requests job applications from women. In areas in which they are underrepresented they will be given preference in the case of equivalent qualifications with male candidates. Applications from individuals with disabilities are most welcome.
Contact persons for further information:
Prof. Dr. Yannic Noller Tel.: +49 234 32 15994
Sophie Poschmann Tel.: +49 234 32 17928
Travel costs, accommodation costs and loss of earnings or other application costs for job interviews can unfortunately not be reimbursed.
We look forward to receiving your application via our online application portal by 2026-09-14. Please make sure to mention the reference number ANR 6061.
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