StudentResearch Assistant (mfd) in the Living Lab of the Data Science Center Leipzig

About DSC -

The Data Science Center Leipzig is one of the permanently established national center for artificial intelligence at Leipzig University which is financed by the federal government and the Free State of Saxony. The center will be established as a central facility of Leipzig University and in the medium term will bring together more than 200 staff members at the Leipzig site alone.

The Living Lab at is a real-world laboratory for science communication making current research at and in the field of Artificial Intelligence tangible and accessible. It develops demonstrators interactive exhibits and exchange formats that invite people to actively experience and engage with research. If you share this mission and would like to help translate research into sustainable real-world applications we look forward to your application.

Your tasks

Your tasks are design development and maintenance of AI demonstrators (exhibits interactive applications web apps). Also contribution to science communication formats (workshops meetups exhibitions etc.)

Your profile

Ideal candidates preferably hold a Bachelors degree in computer science or a related field although this is not a strict requirement. A strong interest in machine learning excellent programming skills the ability to work independently and team spirit are essential. Very good German language skills are mandatory. Experience in at least one of the following areas is desirable: electronics sensor technology 3D printing or media technology.

We offer

Part-time position from 8 hours per week

Start date: June 1 2026 (at the earliest)

We provide insights into current AI research and its applications as well as the opportunity to implement your own ideas in demonstrators and formats. You can expect a diverse role at the intersection of technology design and science communication within a committed interdisciplinary team with flexible working addition you will actively contribute to the further development of the Living Lab as an open space for experiencing AI and fostering dialogue.

Application

Please send your complete application documents (CV certificate of enrollment short cover letter and if applicable work samples or references) to
Dr. Thomas Burghardt ().

Kontaktdaten

Universität Leipzig
Dr. Thomas Burghardt
Humboldtstraße 25
04105 Leipzig