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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Research associate for machine learning/AI - **Company:** Technische Hochschule Würzburg Schweinfurt - **Location:** Kitzingen, Germany - **Contract:** Temporary contract - **Skills:** Artificial Intelligence, C++ (Programming Language), Computer Programming, Python (Programming Language), Machine Learning, Language Modeling, Tensorflow, Reinforcement Learning, Pytorch, Large Language Models, Deep Learning, Julia, Information Technology - **Published:** May 24, 2026 - **Apply:** https://de.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=3f69d85479d7ce93 ## About the Role Do you have a Master's degree?, * Successfully completed graduate degree programme (e.g. master's degree or diploma of a German university) or a doctorate, preferably in artificial intelligence, robotics, computer science, applied mathematics, or a related discipline, or a comparable relevant qualification * Proven experience in one or several of the following research areas: * Large language models (LLM) / vision language models (VLMs) * Representation learning (including diffusion models) * Neuronal networks * Statistical learning * Reinforcement learning * Planning and optimisation * Application of AI for time series analysis or predictive maintenance * Programming skills, in particular in the field of AI/ML (Python, C++, Julia) * Experience with modern deep learning frameworks like Tensorflow/PyTorch * Professional experience from working in industry as well as robotics skills (ROS) would be an advantage * Distinctive communication and social skills * Good command of spoken and written German (at least B1-level (CEFR)) ## Description The position is to be filled as soon as possible, your place of employment will be our location in Kitzingen. The full-time position (40 hours per week) is subject to a fixed-term contract which ends on 31 December 2027. We are looking to extend the contract; the role is generally suitable for part-time work, provided that job-sharing ensures all duties are carried out in full. Are you looking to apply your knowledge, abilities, and experiences in exciting research and development projects in the field of AI and machine learning? Do you enjoy following a practice-oriented approach and cooperating with companies? Then this position is the right fit for you! You will work on the following exciting tasks: * Conducting applied research in the field of artificial intelligence, frequently in cooperation with industry partners * Developing solutions, also by applying modern methods of machine learning and traditional artificial intelligence * Writing research proposals * Representing the Technology Transfer Center in public * Publishing the results in scientific journals and presenting the results at national and international conferences and workshops * Supervising theses or project papers of bachelor's and master's students * We offer master's graduates the opportunity of completing a doctorate in our, Recruitment and remuneration is governed by the collective bargaining agreement for the public service of the states (TV-L) with all the usual benefits in the public sector. 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