Research assistant

HAWK is a state university in Lower Saxony with more than 6,000 students. The university has strong regional roots and excellent national and international networks. One reason for this is certainly its roots, which go back to the 19th century at the Holzminden site, for example.

The HAWK University of Applied Sciences Hildesheim/Holzminden/Göttingen is seeking to fill the following position at the Faculty of Design in Hildesheim as of 01.08.2024, limited until 31.12.2025:

Research Assistant (m/f/d)/Full-Stack Developer (m/f/d) in the field of Creative Coding (E 13 TV-L, full-time)

As a full-stack developer (m/f/d), you will be responsible for developing and updating our web-based applications, systems and services that offer students virtual interaction opportunities.
Innovative technologies and services are used, in particular generative artificial intelligence as well as real-time voxel rendering in the browser, to create future-oriented and interactive experiences. You will work closely with our project team, consisting of designers (m/f/d), social scientists (m/f/d) and health scientists (m/f/d), to design novel solutions that can be seamlessly integrated into our university infrastructure. These are in the area of hybrid research and teaching as well as promoting physical activity among students.

You will be responsible for the following tasks:

• Development and implementation of frontend and backend solutions using HTML, CSS, JavaScript and common web frameworks
• Implementation and maintenance of server-side logic and database solutions with PHP and MySQL and connection to a modern CMS
• Interdisciplinary work with tools such as Figma to implement UI/UX standards
• Integration of the applications into the university infrastructure, including LDAP and Shibboleth authentication services
• Use of Git for version control and collaborative software development
• Promoting a "local first" development perspective to optimize application performance and reliability
• Adherence to best practices for software architecture and database management as well as clear documentation of developed systems

Your profile

• Completed university degree in computer science, creative coding or a technology-based degree program
• Comprehensive knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript and modern web frameworks
• Experience with PHP, MySQL and building database architectures
• Experienced use of design tools such as Figma and knowledge of UI/UX design principles
• Experience with version control systems, preferably Git
• Knowledge of the integration of authentication systems such as LDAP and Shibboleth an advantage
• Independent working style, team spirit and experience in working at the interface of design, technology and science

The HAWK sees itself as a place where opportunities are made possible. Therefore, the person holding the position is also expected to have an equality-oriented and diversity-friendly approach within the faculty and with the students.

Prof. Stefan Wölwer (stefan.woelwer@hawk.de) and Vincent Timm (vincent.timm2@hawk.de) will be happy to answer any technical questions you may have.

The position allows part-time employment within the framework of the legal provisions.

Please send your detailed application as a PDF document by 28.06.2024 to the HAWK Human Resources Department, e-mail: jobboerse@hawk.de.

Information in accordance with Article 13 GDPR on the collection of personal data can be found on our homepage at:

As a diversity-friendly university, we also want employees with different backgrounds. People from underrepresented groups are therefore particularly encouraged to apply. Our university promotes the compatibility of family and career through very flexible working time models, among other things. The Equal Opportunities Office and the Staff Council will be happy to answer any questions you may have in this regard.

Persons with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration if they have the same aptitude, qualifications and professional performance in accordance with the relevant regulations. To protect your interests, please let us know in your application whether you have a severe disability/equal status.

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