The Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems (MPI-IS) conducts research to understand the principles of perception, action, and learning in natural and artificial systems that successfully interact with complex environments.
MachOptima is a spin-off team from the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems that focuses on developing AI-based industrial optimization tools that help businesses enhance resource efficiency, reduce waste, and quickly adapt to technological advancements. We are looking for a
Student Assistant (HiWi) f/m/div - Technical Development & Research Support
Starting as soon as possible.
About the project
We are currently expanding our technical team and seeking a motivated student assistant who is enthusiastic about AI, automation, and research-to-application workflows. As a student assistant, you will contribute to the development and maintenance of our software stack, research tools, and infrastructure.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Conduct literature reviews on relevant AI and optimization methods
• Contribute to the implementation and benchmarking of new algorithms
• Support the design of test environments and evaluation pipelines
• Help build and maintain GitHub repository structure and documentation

Education & Experience

• Conduct literature reviews on relevant AI and optimization methods
• Contribute to the implementation and benchmarking of new algorithms
• Support the design of test environments and evaluation pipelines
• Help build and maintain GitHub repository structure and documentatio