Student Assistant (HiWi) - Scientific Software Development for BHE Planning Tool

We are looking for a student assistant to support the development of a stand-alone software open-source tool for the planning and optimization of borehole heat exchangers (BHEs). The work includes full-stack development of an application with GUI, backend connection, data handling, visualization, reporting, and a small database. The project is carried out with industrial feedback and offers the opportunity to contribute to an end-to-end software solution with practical relevance.

Your responsibilities include:

• Development of a stand-alone software tool for BHE planning and optimization
• Frontend / GUI development
• Integration and processing of different data types and formats, including GIS data
• Connection to backend components
• Visualization and reporting of results
• Implementation of a small parameter and project database
• Testing, documentation, and further development of the application

• Master’s student in Computer Science, Informatics, or a related field
• Strong programming skills and practical experience in software development
• Experience in full-stack or application development, ideally including frontend and backend integration
• Experience with GUI / frontend development and the design of usable, robust interfaces
• Experience with software engineering practices such as version control, testing, and documentation
• Interest or experience in working with geospatial data processing is a plus
• Structured, independent, and reliable way of working
• Interest in practical software development in a project setting

What we offer:

• Flexible working hours, ideally 20 h/week
• Opportunity to contribute to a full software workflow from interface to data handling and reporting
• Interesting development project with industrial feedback
• Start as soon as possible