Research Assistant in Digital Circuit Technology / Chip Design (m/f/d) Part-time

Stellenbeschreibung:

Cologne University of Applied Sciences (TH Köln) is one of the most innovative universities of applied sciences. It is a member of the UAS 7 Alliance of Universities of Applied Sciences. We offer 21,000 students and 1,000 faculty members from Germany and abroad an inspiring environment for learning, research, and work in the fields of engineering, the humanities, social sciences, and natural sciences. Cologne University of Applied Sciences shapes social innovation—with this mission, we address the challenges facing society. Our interdisciplinary approach and our regional, national, and international activities make us a valued partner in many fields.
Research Assistant in Digital Circuit Technology / Chip Design
Position to be filled as soon as possible | Fixed-term until December 31, 2028 | Part-time (50%) | Faculty of Information, Media, and Electrical Engineering | Deutz Campus

What You Can Expect

Research collaboration in the cross-university and cross-industry research project “DI-ChipsEDU” as part of the Microelectronics Design Initiative of the Federal Ministry of Research, Technology, and Space (BMFTR)
Design and improvement of courses and teaching tools on the topic of chip design
Selection, evaluation, and integration of softcore IP (in particular processor cores based on the open RISC-V ISA) into the OnewareStudio IDE
Support for an ASIC-oriented workflow, including interfaces for further processing in verification and implementation environments
Responsibility for extending the IDE with functions for configuration, debugging, and ASIC implementation of the IP
Development and maintenance of an IP catalog, including metadata and examples/reference designs
Participation in grant applications and the acquisition of third-party funding
Contribution to scientific publications

What you bring to the table

Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering, Computer Engineering, or a comparable field of study
Strong knowledge of hardware description languages (Verilog, VHDL)
Ideally, expertise in digital circuit design
Knowledge of graphical user interface programming is a plus
Ideally, initial experience in securing research projects
Proficiency with Linux systems is a plus
Good command of German and English
Independent and analytical approach to work
Strong communication and collaboration skills

We offer you

Compensation according to EG 13 TV-L
Flexible working hours and the option to work remotely
Family-friendly working conditions and environment
A wide range of training and continuing education opportunities for your individual professional and personal development
Insights into interdisciplinary research contexts and opportunities for academic advancement
Opportunities to participate in university sports and health promotion programs
Participation in the supplementary pension plan of the Federal and State Pension Fund (VBL)
Annual bonus in accordance with the TV-L collective bargaining agreement
30 days of vacation with a 5-day workweek

TH Köln is committed to equal opportunity and strives to increase the proportion of women. Applications from women will therefore be given preferential consideration if qualifications are equal.
Persons with severe disabilities and those deemed equivalent will also be given preferential consideration if qualifications are equal.
Please understand that we do not cover any costs incurred by you in connection with the interview.
We look forward to receiving your application, quoting reference number YF-42958!
Application deadline: May 18, 2026