The Technical University of Applied Sciences Würzburg-Schweinfurt (THWS) is one of the largest practice-oriented higher education institutions in Bavaria. With focus areas ranging from technology over social sciences and economics to design and languages, THWS covers a wide subject spectrum. We accompany around 9,300 students in more than 70 degree programmes on their educational path. In 2022, THWS was certified as a family-friendly higher education institution by the audit familiengerechte hochschule. THWS is supporting diverse life plans and family forms and actively promotes the reconciliation of family and working life of all THWS members.
The Technology Transfer Center Kitzingen (TTZ-KT) specialises in robotics, artificial intelligence, and digitalisation We cooperate with 25 partner companies from the region,
from SMEs to global companies, in different areas like production, logistics,
software development and construction. Our international team is governed by two research professors and consists of five research associates.
Research associate for Robotics (f/m/x) Full-time position Reference number: 24.7.774
The full-time position (40 hours per week) is subject to a fixed-term contract which ends on 31 December 2027. the role is generally suitable for part-time work, provided that job-sharing ensures all duties are carried out in full.
Are you looking to apply your knowledge, abilities, and experiences in exciting research and development projects in the field Robotics? Conducting applied research in the field of robotics, frequently in cooperation with industry partners; Developing solutions, also by applying modern methods of sensor data processing, machine learning, and other approaches to artificial intelligence
Writing research proposals
Publishing the results in scientific journals and presenting the results at national and international conferences and workshops
Supervising theses or project papers of bachelor’s and master’s students
We offer master’s graduates the opportunity of completing a doctorate in our ”Sustainable and Intelligent Systems (NISys)” Graduate School
Successfully completed graduate degree programme (e.g. master’s degree or diploma of a German university) or a doctorate, preferably in robotics, artificial intelligence, computer science, or a related discipline, or a comparable relevant qualification
Proven experience in one or several of the following research areas of robotics:
Programming skills, in particular in the field of robotics and AI/ML (ROS, C++, Python)
Good command of spoken and written German (at least B1-level (CEFR))
Benefits:
~ Multi-faceted, challenging tasks with flexible working hours thanks to a flexitime account and generous home office arrangements
~The attractive benefits of the public sector
~ A highly motivated team of colleagues with flat hierarchies and an open communication culture
~ Broad training and development opportunities
~ Free parking and Jobticket Bayern
~ Discounts in the canteens ( Mensen ) of the Studierendenwerk Würzburg
~ Health-promoting measures such as discounted sports courses, health days, and workshops
Recruitment and remuneration is governed by the collective bargaining agreement for the public service of the states (TV-L) with all the usual benefits in the public sector. Only complete applications containing a letter of motivation, an up-to-date CV, and proof of your higher education degrees will be considered.
Please submit your complete application via our online portal by 17 May 2026 .