QuTec: Quantum Technology (QT) Innovations for Society (1)

Student assistant (m/f/d) in the project “QuTec: Quantum Technology (QT) Innovations for Society” (1)
from September 2022, 15-30 hours per month, for 4-6 months

Project description
ITAS is searching for a Student assistant (m/f/d) for the “QuTec” project. This project conducts research on the landscape of QT, innovation and transformation expectations, and societal aspects of quantum technologies. This involves organizing outreach activities, surveys and interviews with researchers in the field and workshops on responsible research and innovation (RRI) in this area.

Tasks
- Design and implementation of interactive/digital materials (such as quantum games) for outreach activities
- Literature review on and landscaping of outreach activities in QT
- Organization and support for outreach activities in QT
- Participation in general project activities (reports, workshops, etc.)
If you are interested, you can write a thesis on this topic.

Qualifications
- English and German language skills
- Interest in QT and in organizing outreach activities (online and onsite)
- Good digital literacy and an enthusiasm towards learning new software

What we offer
- A pleasant working atmosphere in a dedicated interdisciplinary team of experienced scientists
- A workplace in the center of Karlsruhe (near Europaplatz)
- The opportunity to get to know the work in technology assessment by means of an exciting research topic

Contact person
For questions please contact: Dipl.-Pol. Christopher Coenen (christopher.coenen@kit.edu) or Zeki Can Seskir (zeki.seskir@kit.edu).

Please send your application to Zeki Can Seskir electronically with a cover letter and CV latest by 15th June 2022.

We look forward to receiving your application.

Karlsruhe, 02.05.2022

Karlsruher Institut für Technologie,
Institut für Technikfolgenabschätzung und Systemanalyse (ITAS),
Karlstraße 11, 76133 Karlsruhe, https://www.itas.kit.edu/