The following positions are currently available at IDA:
Student Assistant (m/f/d) for the Development of a New FPGA Lab Course
Are you interested in FPGAs, hardware debugging, and embedded systems and would you
like to actively contribute to the development of a new lab course?
The Institute of Computer Engineering is looking for a student assistant to support the
development and preparation of the new lab course “Advanced FPGA Debugging &
Troubleshooting”, which is planned to be offered for the first time in the summer semester
2027.
In close collaboration with a research associate, you will help develop the lab content, design
exercises and documentation, and implement and test the experiments.
The lab course will cover topics including:
- On-Chip Signal Observation & On-Chip Logic Analyzer
- Logic Synthesis & Register-Level Diagnostics
- Clock Domain Troubleshooting
- Timing-Related Hardware Failure Analysis
- SoC Troubleshooting on ZYNQ PS-PL in SW/HW Co-Design
- Automated Troubleshooting Tools using Tcl/Python Scripts
Your tasks:
- Contributing to the design and development of the lab experiments
- Implementing and testing FPGA-based exercises
- Preparing and revising lab documentation and scripts
- Supporting the preparation of the lab course for the summer semester 2027
Requirements:
- Good knowledge of digital circuits and FPGAs
- Experience with VHDL/Verilog and FPGA development tools
- Knowledge of Tcl and/or Python is an advantage
- Interest in hardware debugging and embedded systems
- Ability to work independently, take initiative, and contribute actively to teaching
Position details:
- Employment during the winter semester 2026/27 to prepare the lab course for the
summer semester 2027 - 30 hours per month for 6 months
- Flexible working hours
- Close collaboration in developing the new lab course
If you are interested or have any questions, please contact Jinton An
Please also see here: Questionnaire
