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Thesis (f/m/x): The Impact of AI-powered Code Assistants on Developers
Job Description
Req ID:  2332
Place of work:  Oberpfaffenhofen, Köln
Starting date:  nächstmöglicher Zeitpunkt
Career level:  Student research project and final thesis
Type of employment:  Part time, Full-time
Duration of contract:  6 Monate

Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement for the Public Sector - Federal Government (TVöD-Bund)

Enter the fascinating world of the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e. V.; DLR) and help shape the future through research and innovation! We offer an exciting and inspiring working environment driven by the expertise and curiosity of our 11,000 employees from 100 nations and our unique infrastructure. Together, we develop sustainable technologies and thus contribute to finding solutions to global challenges. Would you like to join us in addressing this major future challenge? Then this is your place!

The DLR Institute of Software Technology sees software as a catalyst for research and innovation. The institute's staff, currently numbering around 200, make a significant contribution to advancements in the fields of aviation, space, energy, transportation, and security through the development of state-of-the-art software solutions and innovative research.

 

Our areas of competence include reliable and safety-critical software systems, artificial intelligence, high-performance computing and quantum computing, human-system interaction and visualisation, software and systems engineering as well as digital platforms and digital twins.

 

What to expect

Digital transformation is changing the way we develop software. AI-powered development environments and code assistants, such as GitHub Copilot, promise to increase productivity and improve the quality of code. However, what impact do these tools have on the fundamental problem-solving skills of software developers?

In this research project, you will investigate the cognitive and practical impact of AI support on software developers. The focus will be on how the ability to analyse and solve problems independently changes through the use of AI assistants.

 

Your tasks

Using a combination of qualitative and quantitative research methods, you will

  • design and implement a measurement system for the relevant measures
  • conduct a controlled study with software developers
  • analyze and evaluate the raw experimental data

 

Your profile

  • enrollment in a degree program such as Computer Science, Human Factors, or similar
  • sound knowledge about software engineering (processes)
  • knowledge in empirical research and statistical analysis

 

We offer

DLR stands for diversity, appreciation and equality for all people. We promote independent work and the individual development of our employees both personally and professionally. To this end, we offer numerous training and development opportunities. Equal opportunities are of particular importance to us, which is why we want to increase the proportion of women in science and management in particular. Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preference if they are qualified.

We look forward to getting to know you!

 

If you have any questions about this position (Vacancy-ID 2332) please contact:

 

Lynn von Kurnatowski
Tel.: +49 2203 601 2254
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