Research Assistant in Open-Source Chip Design & Educational Infrastructure DTU Compute

Kgs. Lyngby - Denmark

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 22-10-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Are you passionate about digital design open-source software and educational innovation The Edu4chip project ( is seeking a full-time scientific assistant to help develop and support infrastructure for teaching chip design using open-source tools. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys technical exploration and contributing to reproducible and accessible workflows that empower students and educators in the semiconductor domain.

Responsibilities and qualifications
As a research assistant you will play a key role in evaluating integrating and supporting open-source chip design tools within the Edu4chip project. Your work will focus on building robust reproducible workflows for educational use developing documentation and teaching materials and collaborating with researchers and instructors to improve usability and accessibility. You will also contribute to the technical foundation of the project helping shape how chip design is taught using open-source technologies and gain hands-on experience in all steps of the chip design process from simulation to tape-out and testing the manufactured chips.

Your primary responsibilities include:

Exploring testing and integrating chip design tools in all steps from simulation to tape-out and testing
Developing reproducible workflows and automation scripts for educational use
Creating and maintaining documentation tutorials and example projects
Supporting educators and students in using the tools effectively
Contributing to the development of teaching materials and lab exercises
Collaborating with the project team on infrastructure improvements and outreach

As a formal qualification you must have a masters degree in electrical or computer engineering or addition you ideally have

A solid understanding of digital logic and computing systems
Experience with RTL modeling and simulation
Familiarity with EDA tools and digital design workflows
Experience with Linux environments and scripting (e.g. Python Bash)
Experience with Git CI/CD workflows and collaborative development practices
Strong communication skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively
Interest in educational technology and reproducible research
Prior involvement in teaching tutoring or technical writing

We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research education innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.

Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.

Starting date according to mutual agreement. The period of employment is until end of September 2027.

You can read more aboutcareer paths at DTU here.

Further information
Further information may be obtained from Associate Professor Matthias Bo Stuart in the Embedded Systems Engineeringsection at DTU Compute.

If you are applying from abroad you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU Moving to Denmark.

Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 16 November 2025 (23:59 Danish time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply please open the link Apply now fill out the online application form and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:

Application (cover letter)
CV
Academic Diplomas (MSc)

Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

All interested candidates irrespective of age gender disability race religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology which is subject to special rules for security and export control open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

DTU Compute
DTU Compute Department of Mathematics and Computer Science is an internationally recognised academic environment with over 400 employees and 10 research sections. We broadly cover digital technologies within mathematics data science computer science and computer engineering including artificial intelligence (AI) machine learning internet of things (IoT) chip design cybersecurity human-computer interaction social networks fairness and data ethics. Our research is rooted in basic research and centres on mathematical models of the physical and virtual world as a basis for the analysis design and implementation of complex systems. We focus on ensuring that our research results contribute to creating a better society by supporting areas such as health green transition energy supply and life science. We collaborate with universities public and private organisations and companies in Denmark and abroad and through DTUs startup ecosystem we encourage innovation and entrepreneurship. We have a strong ethical human and sustainable approach that ensures integrity in our work. Therefore we strive for and take responsibility for driving the democratisation of digital technologies so that everyone has the opportunity to actively participate in the development and we ensure a continued open democratic and inclusive society for the benefit of all. At DTU Compute we value diversity inclusion and a flexible work-life balance. Read more about us at.

Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UNs 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13500 students and 6000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive evolving and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.

DescriptionAre you passionate about digital design open-source software and educational innovation The Edu4chip project ( is seeking a full-time scientific assistant to help develop and support infrastructure for teaching chip design using open-source tools. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys...