Student Assistant (m/f/d) for Software Development with focus on QGIS-Plugins

HeiGIT (Heidelberg Institute for Geoinformation Technology) conducts research on and with geographic information and makes it freely available for the benefit of the environment and society—for example, for researchers, aid organizations, and associations.

Join us in developing solutions that benefit people and the environment.

We are looking for a student assistant (8-10 h/week) to support our TIGr-Team as soon as possible.

Your tasks:

• Further development of our QGIS plugin (improving existing features, developing new functions)
• Active work with Python, the Qt GUI framework, and QGIS/pyQGIS
• Use of version control (git, GitHub)
• Creation and maintenance of technical documentation

Your profile:

• Basic knowledge of Python, QGIS (or QGIS plugins), and Git
• A strong sense of initiative and motivation to learn new topics
• A meticulous, structured, and independent approach to work

What we offer:

• Flexible working hours – perfect alongside your studies
• Freedom to manage your own timewith a high degree of personal responsibility
• Work in a dedicated environment close to the university
• Meaningful workfor a charitable cause