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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 people's conditions.

Workplace Description

We are offering six positions as amanuenses (student assistants) 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 quickly, and new variants of LLM-based tools that can perform more sophisticated tasks without direct supervision are beginning to emerge. There are great opportunities in this development, but also challenges. We need to shape these tools so that we gain insight into their decision-making 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, and our focus is on the design of agents within continuous integration of software changes. In this context, we want to investigate to what extent design that incorporates elements for building trust and effectively utilizes contextual information can contribute to reliable, high-quality decision support.

Responsibilities

As an amanuens, your tasks may vary, and the duties should provide insight into the academic world at the faculty where you are studying.

Your tasks 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 an amanuens, you must be admitted to undergraduate or advanced studies at the faculty (or a related subject for joint departments). The degree must not have been completed.

Requirements for the position are:

• Good breadth of and grades from courses in computer science.
• Good knowledge of 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, especially in the development of programming tools.
• Experience working with agent design in software development.

We offer

Lund University is a government agency offering good employment conditions. With an employment as an amanuens, you as a student get the opportunity to combine studies with work to complement 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 amanuens's studies. Regulations concerning educational employment as an amanuens 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 the position matches your merits. We ask you to attach extracts from LADOK certifying your eligibility. The application should also include any other documents you wish to submit (copies of grades, contact details for references, recommendation letters, etc.).

We look forward to receiving your application!

LTH – Lund University Faculty of Engineering – 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 of 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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