Research Associate (m/f/d) Applied Computer Science with a focus on Data Science

Founded in 1607, Justus Liebig University Giessen (JLU) is a research university steeped in tradition. Inspired by a curiosity for the unknown, we enable around 25,000 students and 5,800 staff members to advance science for the benefit of society. Join us in exploring new paths and writing success stories – your own and those of the university.

Please join our team as soon as possible on a part-time basis (50%) as

Research Associate (m/f/d) Applied Computer Science with a focus on Data Science

The position, in accordance with § 2 of the Academic Fixed-Term Contract Act (WissZeitVG) and § 72 of the Hessian Higher Education Act (HessHG), is a fixed-term appointment with the opportunity for further academic qualification at the Chair of Applied Computer Science with a focus on Data Science, Institute of Computer Science, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, Physics, and Geography. Remuneration will be based on pay grade 13 of the TV-H collective agreement, provided the necessary qualifications are met.

Provided the maximum permissible duration of a fixed-term employment contract is not exceeded, they will generally be employed for an initial period of 3 years. An extension of up to a further 2 years is possible under the aforementioned conditions.

Your tasks at a glance

• Own scientific and higher education didactics qualification, scientific services in research and teaching in accordance with § 72 HessHG
• Assumption of teaching duties in accordance with the teaching load regulations of the state of Hesse
• Participation in research projects of the professorship in the field of machine learning and large language models, agentic AI systems, knowledge graphs, graph-based knowledge representations

Your qualifications and skills

• Completed university degree in Computer Science, Applied Computer Science or Data Science
• Solid knowledge of machine learning and large language models
• Knowledge in the field of agent-based AI systems
• Experience with knowledge graphs, graph-based knowledge representations, and RAG
• Knowledge of the application of LLM-based systems to complex software systems and in the use of metadata to support agent systems
• Excellent programming skills in Python and Java
• Knowledge of web-based application development, e.g. with TypeScript and React
• Experience with the scientific design, implementation and evaluation of AI-based systems
• Excellent German and English skills, both spoken and written.

Our offer to you

• A varied job with flexible working hours
• Free use of public transport (Hesse State Ticket)
• More than 100 seminars, workshops and e-learning courses per year for personal development, as well as a wide range of health and sports activities.
• Remuneration according to TV-H, company pension scheme, child allowance and special payments
• Good work-life balance (certificate “audit family-friendly university”)

For further questions, please contact Prof. Dr. Sascha Hauke ​​by telephone (0641/99-32155) or by email (sascha.hauke@uni-giessen.de).

JLU welcomes qualified applications regardless of biological or social gender, disability, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion, worldview, age, or sexual orientation and identity. In accordance with its gender equality plan, JLU aims to increase the proportion of women on its staff; therefore, qualified women are strongly encouraged to apply. JLU is a certified family-friendly university. Applications from severely disabled persons will be given preference if they are equally qualified.

Do you want to explore new paths with us?

Apply by October 13, 2026 via our online form.

We look forward to receiving your application.