Location: TUM Campus Heilbronn (remote optional)
Start Date: As soon as possible / by agreement
Working Hours: 8–20 hours/week, flexible

The Chair of Software Engineering and AI (Prof. Chunyang Chen) at TUM Campus Heilbronn is seeking a highly motivated student to contribute to our research project HAIC-SE – Human-AI Collaboration in Software Engineering. The project investigates how developers and AI systems (LLMs, coding agents) can collaborate more effectively across the software development lifecycle. We develop collaboration patterns, adaptive interfaces, and evaluation methods in close cooperation with an industry partner.

Your Tasks

• Design, develop, and evaluate prototypes for human-AI collaboration in software development
• Conduct literature reviews and help synthesise the state of the art
• Support the preparation and execution of user studies and empirical evaluations
• Analyse qualitative and quantitative data from experiments and developer interactions
• Contribute to scientific publications at top-tier venues

Your Profile

• Student Status: Currently enrolled at TUM (Computer Science, Software Engineering, Information Systems, or related field)
• Programming: Strong software engineering skills; proficiency in Python and/or TypeScript; experience building non-trivial software projects
• AI Tools: Hands-on experience with current AI-assisted development tools (e.g., GitHub Copilot, Cursor, Claude Code, Codex) and/or LLM APIs (OpenAI, Anthropic, Gemini, etc.)
• HCI Methods (plus): Familiarity with user study design, qualitative analysis, or UX evaluation methods is a strong advantage
• Research Interest: Curiosity about how humans and AI systems interact in practice; willingness to engage with academic literature
• Language: Proficient in English (written and spoken); German is a plus but not required

We Offer

• Direct involvement in a funded research project at the intersection of SE, HCI, and AI
• A collaborative, international team working on one of the most relevant topics in modern software engineering
• Flexible hours compatible with your study schedule
• Remuneration according to standard TUM student assistant rates

Application

Please send your application by email to:

recruitment@seai.cit.tum.de
Subject: [HiWi Application] HAIC-SE Research - [Your Name]

Include the following:

• Short motivation (0.5–1 page): Why does this topic interest you? What relevant experience do you bring?
• Curriculum vitae
• Transcript of records
• (Optional) Links to relevant projects, GitHub profile, or prior work

Location: TUM Campus Heilbronn (onsite preferred) 
Start Date: As soon as possible / by agreement 
Working Hours:Flexible (e.g., 8–20 hours/week)

The Chair of Software Engineering and AI (Prof. Chunyang Chen) at the TUM Campus Heilbronn is looking for a motivated Student Assistant to support our teaching activities. Our research and teaching focus on the intersection of Human-Computer Interaction, Artificial Intelligence, and Software Engineering, with a special emphasis on Large Language Models (LLMs) and AI in software engineering.

Your Tasks

You will primarily support the teaching team for our courses on AI and Agent-based Software Engineering.

• Assisting in the preparation and update of course materials (slides, coding exercises).
• Designing and testing practical coding assignments involving LLMs and Agents.
• Supporting students during tutorial sessions or via online forums.
• Helping to evaluate and grade student submissions.

Your Profile

• Student Status: Currently enrolled at TUM
• Tech Stack: Strong programming skills in Python. Experience with AI coding (e.g., using OpenAI APIs, LangChain, HuggingFace, or building autonomous agents) is highly desirable.
• Location: Ideally based in Heilbronn or willing to commute occasionally.
• Motivation: You enjoy explaining complex technical concepts to others and have a passion for teaching.
• Language: Proficient in English (written and spoken); German is a plus but not required.

We Offer

• Flexible working hours that fit your study schedule.
• Insights into cutting-edge research on LLMs and Software Engineering.
• A young, international, and dynamic team at the TUM Campus Heilbronn.
• Remuneration according to the standard student assistant rates at TUM.

Application

We look forward to your application! Please send your motivation letter, CV and a transcript of records via email to:

recruitment@seai.cit.tum.de Subject: [HiWi Application] Teaching Support AI/SE - [Your Name]