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Research Associate (m/f/d) in the field of Computer Engineering

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin · of Computer Science · Germany

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Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences –

Department of Computer Science

Research Associate (m/f/d) in the field of Computer Engineering

limited to 4 years - E 13 TV-L HU

Founded in 1810, Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin is one of Germany's leading universities. As a comprehensive university with over 36,000 students, it combines research excellence with innovative support for young talents. Their international networks, interdisciplinary research collaborations, and progressive teaching concepts shape Berlin as a center of science.

The Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin holds the status of a university of excellence.

Your responsibilities

:

  • research work in the field of Computer Engineering on the topic of reconfigurable processor architectures
  • development, implementation and evaluation of novel hardware, including AI-assisted hardware, as well as the software for its programming and operation
  • publication and presentation of research results at scientific conferences and in academic journals
  • teaching duties amounting to 4 teaching hours per week (LVS)
  • assisting with organisational tasks of the chair and with research grant applications
  • tasks for personal scientific qualification (doctorate/PhD)

Your qualifications

:

  • completed university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in engineering or a comparable field with a technical focus, or a computer science background
  • excellent command of German, both written and spoken (at least C1-level)

What would be desirable:

  • academic teaching experience in university courses

What we offer:

  • a modern work environment
  • a pay scale classification (TV-L)
  • high responsibility in different working fields
  • structured orientation and onboarding
  • flexible working hours (flexitime)
  • excellent opportunities for further training

As a family-friendly university, we promote the compatibility of work and family life.

Your path to the HU:

Please send your complete application until November 11, 2026, referencing the

job ID

AN/229/26

to Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Department of Physik, Prof. Michael Hübner (located: Rudower Chaussee 25, 12489 Berlin) ), Unter den Linden 6, 10099 Berlin or preferably in electronic form as a single PDF file to

michael.huebner@hu-berlin.de

.

Required application documents:

  • letter of motivation
  • tabular curriculum vitae
  • proof of the required qualification (certificates, diplomas, continuing education certificates)
  • work references or evaluations

If you have further questions about the job posting or the scope of duties, please do not hesitate to contact Prof. Michael Hübner (

michael.huebner@hu-berlin.de

).

The position is scheduled to be filled on January 1, 2027.

The Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin is seeking to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching, and specifically encourages qualified female scholars to apply. Severely disabled applicants with equivalent qualifications will be given preferential consideration. People with an immigration history are specifically encouraged to apply.

Since we will not return your documents, please submit copies in the application only.

The Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin is bound by collective agreements and applies the TV-L HU. Information on pay grading and the annual salary scale can be found here:

https://hu.berlin/ETRL

.

Information pursuant to Art. 12, 13 DSGVO on the processing of personal data at Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin within the framework of job advertisements can be found on our website:

https://hu.berlin/DSGVO

.

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