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Lund University was founded in 1666 and is consistently ranked among the world's leading universities. We have approximately 46,000 students and 8,500 employees in Lund, Helsingborg, and Malmö. We are united in our strive to understand, explain, and improve our world and the conditions of people.

Workplace Description

We are offering six positions as research assistants (amanuenser) in Computer Science at the Department of Computer Science, LTH, Lund University, funded by the research project TASS – Trustworthy Agent-based Decision Support in Software Development.

Generative AI is transforming software development, and tool support driven by Large Language Models (LLMs) is already established in many engineers' workflows. The development is moving rapidly, and new variants of LLM-based tools capable of performing more sophisticated tasks without direct supervision are beginning to emerge. This development offers great opportunities, but also presents challenges. We need to shape these tools so that we gain insight into their decision-making processes and know to what extent we can trust this new wave of AI tools.

Within TASS, we explore how AI-based decision support in software development should be designed to provide reliable, high-quality assistance. The project is a collaboration between Axis Communications AB, Robert Bosch AB, and Lund University, with a focus on the design of agents within the continuous integration of software changes. In this context, we aim to investigate to what extent designs that incorporate elements to build trust and effectively utilize contextual information can contribute to reliable, high-quality decision support.

Responsibilities

As a research assistant, your tasks may vary, but they should provide insight into the academic world at the faculty where you are pursuing your studies.

Your responsibilities for this position include:

• Assisting in the design and execution of research studies.
• Participating in the development of prototypes.
• Assisting in the use and evaluation of developed prototypes.
• Assisting in the preparation and presentation of scientific results.

The work within the project takes place in close collaboration with our project partners, Robert Bosch AB and Axis Communications AB. The tasks involve handling sensitive information, which places high demands on integrity, judgment, and security awareness.

Qualifications

To be eligible for employment as a research assistant, you must be admitted to undergraduate or advanced level studies at the faculty (or a related subject for joint departments). The degree must not be completed.

Requirements for the position are:

• Good breadth and grades from courses in computer science.
• Good proficiency in Swedish and English, both spoken and written.
• Good teamwork skills.

Merits for the position are:

• Courses in compiler technology, program analysis, interaction design, and web development.
• Experience in software development, particularly in the development of programming tools.
• Experience working with the design of agents in software development.

We Offer

Lund University is a government agency offering good employment conditions. As a student, a position as a research assistant gives you the opportunity to combine studies with work, complementing your theoretical knowledge with practical work experience within academia. Read more on the university's website about working with us.

Other Information

The employment is fixed-term for the period 2026-09-01 – 2026-12-31 with a workload of 20%. The employment must not negatively affect the research assistant's studies. Regulations regarding educational employment as a research assistant are found in the Higher Education Ordinance (SFS 2017:284), Chapter 5, Sections 8–12. The employment is covered by the Flexible Working Hours Agreement for T/A staff.

How to Apply

The application should include a CV and a cover letter explaining why you are interested in the position and how it matches your qualifications. Please attach extracts from LADOK certifying your eligibility. The application should also include any other documents you wish to submit (copies of grades, reference contacts, recommendation letters, etc.).

We look forward to receiving your application!

LTH – Lund Institute of Technology – is part of Lund University. At LTH, we educate people, build knowledge for the future, and work hard to develop society. We create space for brilliant research and inspire creative development in technology, architecture, and design. Nearly 12,000 students study here. Each year, our researchers – many of whom operate within world-leading profile areas – publish approximately 100 dissertations and 2,000 scientific findings. A number of research results and student projects are refined into innovations. Together, we explore and create – for the benefit of the world.

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