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The University of Rostock offers a diverse, varied and challenging position in a tradition-conscious, yet innovative, modern and family-friendly university in a lively city by the sea.

At the Faculty of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering Institute for Applied Microelectronics and Data Technology, Chair of Embedded Systems, subject to allocation of funds, we are filling the following position at the earliest possible date on a temporary basis for the duration of the project SmILE ending on 31.12.2028:

Research Assistant (m/f/d) - Smart Implants for Life Enrichment

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Start date
at the earliest possible date
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Working hours
 full-time with 40 hours
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Remuneration pay group 13 TV-L
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Location Rostock
Tender number
 P 111/2026
Limitation limited until 31.12.2028
Application time 2026-10-15

Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information:

HR department:

Pia-Lucy Dahl
Phone number: 0381/498-1291
E-mail: pia.dahl@uni-rostock.de

Department:

Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. Christian Haubelt
Phone number: 0381/498-7280
E-mail: christian.haubelt@uni-rostock.de

Due to demographic change, musculoskeletal disorders such as rheumatoid arthritis, osteoporosis, and fragility fractures are receiving greater attention. Ultimately, these conditions can lead to chronic pain and limited mobility, which have a significant impact on the quality of life of older adults.The SmILE project (Smart Implants for Life enrichment), launched by the Horizon Europe initiative, aims to develop smart implants to combat musculoskeletal disorders and meet growing global healthcare needs. The project focuses on developing a versatile chip platform that can be integrated into a wide range of medical implants. This technology transforms implants into active data generators, enabling rapid and accurate diagnoses that lead to targeted treatment methods.

THESE ARE YOUR TASKS:

  • conducting research in the field of embedded MEMS inertial sensors for implant research as part of the “Smart Implants for Life Enrichment” project
  • developing novel approaches for modeling, simulating, and analyzing embedded sensor subsystems, with a focus on sensor-proximal, firmware-based (pre)processing of sensor data for advanced motion detection in smart implants
  • implementing prototypes of the developed methods, as well as analyzing and evaluating them
  • optimizing the developed methods in terms of runtime and accuracy
  • evaluating and documenting the research results regarding the newly developed approaches
  • submitting scientific articles for publication at conferences and in journals

THIS MAKES YOU A GOOD FIT:

  • completed academic degree (Diplom, Master’s, or equivalent) in electrical engineering, computer science, information technology or a comparable field with at least a “good” grade
  • major in information technology, signal processing, or embedded systems would be desirable
  • professional experience in the field of sensor signal processing in implant research
  • proficiency in the programming languages C, C++ and Python
  • proficiency in spoken and written German and English
  • structured approach to work
  • ability to work independently while demonstrating strong teamwork and communication skills

WE AS AN EMPLOYER:

Equal opportunities are important to us. We welcome applications from suitable severely disabled people or people from traditionally underrepresented groups. We aim to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching and therefore encourage suitably qualified women to apply. We welcome applications from people of other nationalities or with a migration background.

WE OFFER YOU:

FURTHER INFORMATION:

We will determine the experience level individually, taking into account your previous professional experience.

If you would like to work part-time in this position, this is possible subject to the requirements of the position.

The temporal limitation of the employment relationship is based on § 2 (2) Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz.

We look forward to receiving your application (cover letter, CV, degree certificate stating your final grade) by 21.10.2025 at the latest. We can only consider applications received via our homepage. Please send us your documents via the ‘Online application’ button at the end of a job offer. Unfortunately, we cannot accept e-mail applications.

Incomplete application documents may not be considered in the further course of the selection process.

Unfortunately, we can not cover application and travel costs.

Become part of the team

The Institute for Applied Microelectronics and Computer Engineering conducts teaching and research in the field of specialized hardware/software systems. It is one of the cornerstones of the Faculty of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering at the University of Rostock in the exploration of innovative approaches to the implementation of computer systems. With approximately 30 researchers, the institute provides a dynamic environment for addressing cutting-edge research questions in a wide variety of fields, such as medical technology, 5G and 6G communications, wearables, industrial automation, and more.

We look forward to receiving your application!