Research Intern

About the job

• Active support in organising and implementing research projects
• Research on the topics of digital participation, digital sovereignty, ethics and AI
• Collaboration on methods and materials for Experimental AI and Tiny LLMs for participatory workshops
• Support in the conception and execution of workshops on the topic of AI in research
• Documentation and preparation of texts and graphical representations
• Support in the preparation of communication measures

• You are a student in a design master’s programme and want to gain insights into everyday research and scientific work?
• You are interested in digital participation, digital sovereignty and AI applications at the interface with social and sustainable design (e.g. design, art, media design, architecture or similar fields)?
• You have a general interest and enthusiasm for science (theory and practice-based research) and enjoy engaging in transformative and participatory research?
• You have basic knowledge in physical computing and an interest in critical making, co-development and design of interactive prototypes? You have practical experience with AI-based applications (AlpineAI, Anthropic, Midjourney, Adobe Firefly, or similar – own suggestions and alternatives to proprietary systems and applications are welcome)?
• You enjoy working in teams and are open to new perspectives and topics? You are keen to actively contribute your own topics, knowledge and perspectives?

• A diverse research environment in a diverse team
• Insights into everyday research at the Department of Design Film Art at HSLU
• Active participation in research projects (e.g. from support in the conception, implementation and evaluation of workshops to administrative processes and theoretical discourses)
• Opportunity for in-depth content around digital participation, digital sovereignty and artificial intelligence
• Insights into design practice at the interface with research and design research (design research & artistic research)
• Space for critical reflection on AI-supported applications
• Space for reflection on your own practice in the research context (e.g. writing an abstract or essay)
• This internship requires regular on-site presence.

As the largest educational institution of the six Central Swiss cantons, Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts is at the cutting edge with its offerings. Far-sighted and innovative, nationally and internationally, we impart knowledge. Join us and become part of our shared, sustainable future.