Research Assistant in Open-Source Chip Design & Educational Infrastructure - DTU Compute

Job DescriptionAre you passionate about digital design, open-source software, and educational innovation? The Edu4chip project ( https://edu4chip.github.io/ ) is seeking a full-time scientific assistant to help develop and support infrastructure for teaching chip design using open-source tools. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys technical exploration and contributing to reproducible and accessible workflows that empower students and educators in the semiconductor domain.Responsibilities And QualificationsAs a research assistant, you will play a key role in evaluating, integrating, and supporting open-source chip design tools within the Edu4chip project. Your work will focus on building robust, reproducible workflows for educational use, developing documentation and teaching materials, and collaborating with researchers and instructors to improve usability and accessibility. You will also contribute to the technical foundation of the project, helping shape how chip design is taught using open-source technologies and gain hands-on experience in all steps of the chip design process from simulation to tape-out and testing the manufactured chips.Your primary responsibilities include:Exploring, testing, and integrating chip design tools in all steps from simulation to tape-out and testingDeveloping reproducible workflows and automation scripts for educational useCreating and maintaining documentation, tutorials, and example projectsSupporting educators and students in using the tools effectivelyContributing to the development of teaching materials and lab exercisesCollaborating with the project team on infrastructure improvements and outreachAs a formal qualification, you must have a master’s degree in electrical or computer engineering or equivalent. In addition, you ideally haveA solid understanding of digital logic and computing systemsExperience with RTL modeling and simulationFamiliarity with EDA tools and digital design workflowsExperience with Linux environments and scripting (e.g., Python, Bash)Experience with Git, CI/CD workflows, and collaborative development practicesStrong communication skills and ability to work both independently and collaborativelyInterest in educational technology and reproducible researchPrior involvement in teaching, tutoring, or technical writingWe offerDTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.Salary and terms of employment The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.Starting date according to mutual agreement. The period of employment is until end of September 2027.You can read more about career paths at DTU here .Further information Further information may be obtained from Associate Professor Matthias Bo Stuart, mbst@dtu.dk in the Embedded Systems Engineering section at DTU Compute .If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark .Application procedure Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 16 November 2025 (23:59 Danish time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply now", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:Application (cover letter)CVAcademic Diplomas (MSc)Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.DTU ComputeDTU Compute – Department of Mathematics and Computer Science – is an internationally recognised academic environment with over 400 employees and 10 research sections. We broadly cover digital technologies within mathematics, data science, computer science, and computer engineering, including artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning, internet of things (IoT), chip design, cybersecurity, human-computer interaction, social networks, fairness, and data ethics. Our research is rooted in basic research and centres on mathematical models of the physical and virtual world, as a basis for the analysis, design, and implementation of complex systems. We focus on ensuring that our research results contribute to creating a better society by supporting areas such as health, green transition, energy supply, and life science. We collaborate with universities, public and private organisations, and companies in Denmark and abroad, and through DTU’s startup ecosystem, we encourage innovation and entrepreneurship. We have a strong ethical, human, and sustainable approach that ensures integrity in our work. Therefore, we strive for and take responsibility for driving the democratisation of digital technologies, so that everyone has the opportunity to actively participate in the development, and we ensure a continued open, democratic, and inclusive society for the benefit of all. At DTU Compute, we value diversity, inclusion, and a flexible work-life balance. Read more about us at www.compute.dtu.dk .Technology for peopleDTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.