Research Associate at the Chair of Software Engineering § 28 Subsection 1 HmbHG (2 positions)

Institution: Faculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences, Department of Informatics

Salary level: EGR. 13 TV-L

Start date: as soon as possible, fixed for a period of three years. (This is a fixed-term contract in accordance with Section 2 of the academic fixed-term labor contract act [Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz, WissZeitVG]).

Application deadline: 2026-07-31

Scope of work: full-time position suitable for part-time

Your responsibilities

Research associates will be expected primarily to teach and conduct research. The research associate will also have the opportunity to pursue further academic qualifications, in particular a doctoral dissertation. At least one-third of set working hours will be made available for the research associate’s own academic work.

The primary duties include teaching courses amounting to 4 contact hours per week in the field of computer science at Universität Hamburg.

The research activities are situated in the field of software engineering, with a particular focus on secure software engineering for AI-integrated systems and software engineering for edge AI. The successful candidate is expected to actively contribute to academic research projects with the aim of developing their own research results and publishing them at international conferences.

Your profile

A university degree in a relevant field.

Applicants are expected to have:

• a very good academic university degree at Master’s level with above-average academic performance in computer science, artificial intelligence, IT security, software engineering, or a related field
• a strong interest in academic research at the intersection of artificial intelligence, software engineering, and IT security
• existing experience in academic research, for example through final theses, research projects, or academic publications, is an advantage
• the motivation to address real-world and socially relevant problems through rigorous, methodologically sound research
• enthusiasm for developing practical systems, tools, prototypes, and empirical studies
• curiosity, initiative, and an independent and structured way of working
• an interest in international research, academic exchange, and publishing research results at international conferences
• very good written and spoken English skills; German language skills are an advantage

We offer

Reliable remuneration based on wage agreements

Continuing education opportunities

University pensions

Attractive location

Flexible working hours

Work-life balance opportunities

Health management, EGYM Wellpass

Educational leave

30 days of vacation per annum

Universität Hamburg—University of Excellence is one of the strongest research educational institutions in Germany. Our work in research, teaching, educational and knowledge exchange activities is fostering the next generation of responsible global citizens ready to tackle the global challenges facing us. Our guiding principle “Innovating and Cooperating for a Sustainable Future in a digital age” drives collaboration with academic and nonacademic partner institutions in the Hamburg Metropolitan Region and around the world. We would like to invite you to be part of our community to work with us in creating sustainable and digital change for a dynamic and pluralist society.

The University of Hamburg is committed to equity. Diversity enriches our university life, whether in our studies, research, teaching, education, or workplace. We therefore welcome all applications, regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic or social background, age, religion or belief, disability, or chronic illness.

The University of Hamburg strives to increase the number of women in academia, and encourages qualified female academics to apply. Severely disabled and disabled applicants with the same status will receive preference over equally qualified non-disabled applicants.

Instructions for applying

Contact

Prof. Dr. Linghui Luo

Stephanie Schulte-Hemming

Location

Bundesstraße 56b
20146 Hamburg

Reference number

172

Application deadline

2026-07-31

Use only the online application form to submit your application with the following documents:

• cover letter
• CV
• copies of degree certificate(s)

If you experience technical problems, send an email to .

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