We are looking for a student assistant (f/d/m) (41h/month). The position is limited until 30.09.2025.

Identifier: HCC2025-StB-02
Application deadline: 24.02.2025

Our research group Human-Centered Computing Research Group (HCC) represents an interdisciplinary team in the field of collaborative computing and human-machine interaction. The focus is on advancing research and the design of socially responsible technologies. We analyse the interdependencies of data, algorithms and social context in order to enable sustainable human-machine collaboration. The current application focus is on technologies from the fields of machine learning with reference to questions of explanations, privacy and reflection, with a focus on interactive and conversational user interfaces. We understand these technologies as socio-technical systems that are located in specific contexts of use. Our methodological approach to system design, which is based on critical practice, is also derived from this.

Our values

• We offer an open, interdisciplinary, and dynamic working environment where all people with different backgrounds and experiences are welcome.
• We are committed to open-source software, open science, and free access to knowledge.
• We conduct regular team exchanges and promotion of your individual qualities and skills.

Field of Activity

Are you a student of computer science, human computer interaction, human factors or a related field and are interested in the question of how responsibly explainable artificial intelligence can be developed?

As a student employee in the Human-Centered Computing research group, you have the opportunity to do just that by supporting us in our research in the field of Human-Centered Explainable AI. Current research in this area aims, among other things, to provide users of AI technologies with explanations of the data and models used so that decisions and predictions can be understood. Together with us, you will deal with the question of how these systems can be constructed on the basis of human needs and adapted to the individual context so that they can be interpreted. You will deal with explanations of these systems as well as with the evaluation of these explanations.

You will primarily support the implementation of the ENKIS research project and work closely with the team of the HCC research group. In this research project, we are working on the establishment of sustainable AI-related study programs for responsible artificial intelligence. You will support us in teaching students a human-centered approach during the integration of AI in products and systems.

Your responsibilities

• Support in the development of online learning modules for human-centered data science
• Support with research tasks (e.g. research and documentation)
• Support in the creation of course materials in the field of data science
• Support in the evaluation of studies

Your skills (preferred)

• Degree in computer science or a related field (business informatics, media informatics, data science, human factors / human-machine interaction, bioinformatics, sociology, psychology)

• Experience with Jupyter Notebook and Python

• Experience with Git version management

• Initial knowledge in the field of data science or statistics

• Good written and spoken German and English language skills (both B2)

• Independent and reliable way of working and a strong willingness to learn

• Gender and diversity competences

Further information

For further information, please contact Ulrike Schäfer (ulrike.schaefer@fu-berlin.de/ +49 30 838 63366).

Official job announcement (in German)

Please send your application electronically by e-mail stating the identifier (HCC2025-StB-02) to Prof. Dr. Claudia Müller-Birn (including cover letter, curriculum vitae, references, and GitHub profile if applicable) in PDF format (preferably as one document): hcc@mi.fu-berlin.de

Please apply electronically by e-mail. The processing of a postal application cannot be guaranteed.

Freie Universität Berlin
Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
Institute for Computer Science
Human-Centered Computing Research Group
Prof. Dr. Claudia Müller-Birn
Königin-Luise-Str. 24/26
14195 Berlin

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PLEASE NOTE

• Disabled persons will be given preference in the case of equal qualifications.
• Freie Universität Berlin expressly encourages women to apply.
• Applications from people with a migration background are explicitly welcome.
• Unfortunately, Freie Universität Berlin cannot cover the costs of interviews.
• Application documents will not be returned. Please submit copies of your documents only.