Research Associate (m/f/x) in the Field of Computer Science

Job Description

Join our team as a

Research Associate (m/f/x) in the Field of Computer Science

on a full-time basis (39.2 hours per week), limited to three years.

Leibniz-IWT stands for research in the field of new materials, new processes, and optimized components. Our work is interdisciplinary, international, and practical. The scientific questions in our institute range from the production of materials, such as powder production for additive manufacturing, to the analysis of the final machined components, for example high-precision gears. This is how we shape the requirements of tomorrow.


  • Working on the research project “Platform MaterialDigital”
  • Development of a distributed information system for semantic process chain modeling that can describe changes in material properties
  • Conducting an assessment of the current situation with other scientific and industrial partners in Germany for the purpose of sharing data in accordance with guidelines
  • Conceptual and modular development of a (partially) automated data transformation pipeline from raw data to statement graphs
  • Participation in national and international seminars and conferences, as well as exchange with other research partners in topic-related working groups

  • Completed master's or diploma degree in computer science
  • Very good knowledge of Python and the ability to familiarize yourself with and contribute to existing development activities
  • Prior knowledge of data mining, natural language processing, or LLM training
  • First experience with semantic web technologies (OWL / SPARQL) and ontologies
  • First experience in conducting research projects with scientific partners and industry

  • Remuneration based on the federal collective bargaining agreement (TV-L), pay group 13 (from EUR 4,630 per month in full time), annual bonus, company pension scheme
  • Support for personal further qualification as part of a doctorate (Dr.-Ing.) in cooperation with the University of Bremen
  • Family-friendly, flexible working time models, part-time option, remote work, additional days off on December 24 and 31
  • Corporate health management and sports activities through EGYM Wellpass
  • Interdisciplinary and international environment
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