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

Are 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 qualifications
As 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 testing
• Developing reproducible workflows and automation scripts for educational use
• Creating and maintaining documentation, tutorials, and example projects
• Supporting educators and students in using the tools effectively
• Contributing to the development of teaching materials and lab exercises
• Collaborating with the project team on infrastructure improvements and outreach

As a formal qualification, you must have a master’s degree in electrical or computer engineering or equivalent. In addition, you ideally have

• A solid understanding of digital logic and computing systems
• Experience with RTL modeling and simulation
• Familiarity with EDA tools and digital design workflows
• Experience with Linux environments and scripting (e.g., Python, Bash)
• Experience with Git, CI/CD workflows, and collaborative development practices
• Strong communication skills and ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Interest in educational technology and reproducible research
• Prior involvement in teaching, tutoring, or technical writing

We offer
DTU 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.

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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)
• CV
• Academic 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 encoura