Institute of RemunerationEG 14 ID: 5126WE13 Start of employment: 01.04.2026 Application deadline 05.03.2026 Scope full time and fixed-term until 31.10.2029

The Research Training Group CAUSE looks for a scientific coordinator. Jointly, Hamburg University of Technology, University of Bremen and Carl-von-Ossietzky-University of Oldenburg work in CAUSE. The Coordination Office is located at TU Hamburg.

The acronym CAUSE stands for Concepts and Algorithms for - and Use of - Self-Explaining Digitally Controlled Systems. Thematically, CAUSE covers all levels of digital systems, from system-of-systems over software stacks to digital hardware. PhD students in CAUSE cooperate closely to investigate cross-level aspects of self-explanation, using a virtual wind farm as a demonstrator.

YOUR TASKS

The tasks of the position are support in organizing the research training group from a scientific point:

coordinating work related to the demonstrator
synchronizing the participating research teams with respect to underlying theory for self-explanation
supporting the organization of the scientific and educational program of the research training group

YOUR PROFILE

Requirements

Scientific university degree in the subject Embedded Systems and completed doctorate in said field

You may also apply if you do not meet the mandatory requirements but have a university degree in the field of Embedded Systems and relevant knowledge and skills in embedded programming and FPGA implementation.
Candidates demonstrating all essential skills will be classified based on ther specific qualification.

Desired knowledge and personal skills

Very good programming skills, including embedded programming, contribution to open source projects and communities, experience with development flows
Experience in hardware design, specifically in FPGA implementations, diagnosis and aging profiling for hardware
Tack record of scientific publications related to the above areas and experience with open access publishing
Experience with web, design, installation and management of servers and infrastructure
Experience with structured education, e.g., in a research training group

OUR OFFER

Engage in cutting-edge research within CAUSE
Present your work at national and international conferences and meetings
Team experience within the institute and the working group
Interact tightly with students and partners from research and industry
Benefit from the typical amenities in public service in Germany

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.

For further information please contact Prof. Dr. Fey, Tel.-Nr. +49 40 30601 3697, 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.

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Notice for graduates of foreign educational qualifications:
Please submit proof of all obtained university degrees and, if available, the recognition of your educational qualifications in Germany (e.g. anabin excerpts and/or acknowledgement of previous employers).