Research Associate for the project “ModuS-Connect” § 28 Subsection 3 HmbHG

Institution: Hub of Computing and Data Science (HCDS)

Salary level: EGR. 13 TV-L

Start date: 01.11.2026, pending approval of external funding, fixed til 30.09.2030 (This is a fixed-term contract in accordance with Section 2 of the academic fixed-term labor contract act [Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz, WissZeitVG]).

Application deadline: 2026-09-18

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

The Hub of Computing and Data Science (HCDS) is a competence unit for research and forms the core element for the central support of digitalization and digital transformation in research at the University of Hamburg.

Your responsibilities

Duties include academic services in the project named above. Research associates may also pursue further academic qualifications outside of their work responsibilities.

In the project “ModuS-Connect - Sektorübergreifende Synthese, Monitoring und Transferbegleitung für eine souveräne KI-Anwendung im Mittelstand“ you will work on building a cross-sectoral systemic understanding of the development, application, and diffusion of AI applications in skilled crafts, commerce, and industry. The core is the synthesis of results from the funded collaborative projects and their presentation in virtual showcases, based on scientific analyses of trends, technological gaps, innovation ecosystems, and skills needs. In close cooperation with project partners and multipliers such as chambers, associations, and AI service centers, you will feed the results into existing SME support structures at an early stage. Based on the latest research results in NLP, applied AI and information systems, you will ensure systematic utilization of the potentials in real-world settings and support the evidence-based further development of innovation policy measures.

Your profile

A university degree in a relevant field.

relevant fields are esp. computer science and information systems

• experience in natural language processing, utilization of AI in data processing and analysis
• knowledge of relational and graph databases such as neo4j, mysql, or mongodb
• experience in
• design and evaluation of complex software systems
• frontend development for data-centric tools
• building dashboards including network, graph visualizations, and research communication
• very good command of written and spoken English and German
• strong social and communication skills, initiative, motivation, high sense of responsibility, ability to work in a team and very good organizational skills

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.

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Instructions for applying

Contact

Dr. Martin Semmann

Prof. Dr. Chris Biemann

Location

Albert-Einstein-Ring 8-10
22761 Hamburg

Reference number

240

Application deadline

2026-09-18

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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