Research Assistant / Research Fellow Position at Universität Bremen, Spatial Cognition Centre

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The International Lab for Local Capacity Building (www.capacitylab.org) at the Bremen Spatial Cognition Center, University of Bremen, Germany, announces the following open position (under the condition of job release):

Research Assistant / Research Fellow  A269/15

Information and Communication Technology for Development (ICT4D)

Responsibilities: 1) to design, maintain, and implement mobile software for use under adverse conditions; 2) to supervise student software development projects for computer science and digital media students; 3) to build upon the Capacity Lab’s activities in the Lao People’s Democratic Republic and help expand the network of research and development partners; 4) to publish research results in international peer-reviewed outlets; 5) to assist in seeking external funding for future activities.

Required qualifications and experience: Applicants should have

  • A master or PhD in computer science or a closely related discipline
  • A strong motivation to research and develop ICT concepts of particular relevance to developing societies, such as health, education, agriculture, disaster management, or livelihood
  • Good communication skills for collaboration with national and international partners
  • Interest in project acquisition
  • Good team player skills

We provide

  • An internationally recognized interdisciplinary academic research environment at the University of Bremen, one of eleven German ‘Excellence’ universities in the country
  • A modern research infrastructure and a network of excellent partners around the globe
  • Support to building your own career

The University of Bremen intends to increase the ratio of female employees in science; therefore women are particularly encouraged to apply. In case of equal aptitudes and qualification, disabled persons will be given priority. Applicants with a migration background are most welcome.

The position is funded until 31 Dec 2017; it may be prolonged if new funding becomes available.

Salary range according to the German Federal pay scale TV-L 13, approx. 40,000 – 48.000  € p.a.

Please include with your application (preferably in a single pdf file):

·       CV

·       statement of interest

·       copies of transcripts and certificates

·       further material, if available (e.g., list of publications, references)

Please send your application by 10 February 2016 to:

            Universität Bremen
            Capacity Lab Bremen, 
            c/o Cognitive Systems – AG Freksa

            Postfach 330 440
            28334 Bremen

or per Email

cosy@informatik.uni-bremen.de 
(Subject: Capacity Lab).

Later applications will be considered until position is filled.

For further information about this position please contact:

Prof. Christian Freksa    <freksa@uni-bremen.de>                    or

Dr. Thomas Barkowsky           barkowsky@informatik.uni-bremen.de

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