[AI Summary]: Utrecht University’s Research Software Lab seeks a student assistant (4 hours/week) to support a voice assistant project investigating how AI-powered voice technology can help people struggling with digital processes. The role involves testing the voice assistant, preparing experiments and interviews, annotating interactions, and assisting with pilot studies. Position runs from November 1, 2025 to February 1, 2026 with possibility of extension.
Application deadline is September 26, 2025. Send motivation letter and CV to dr. Florian Kunneman (f.a.kunneman@uu.nl).
- Position: Student Assistant
- Hours: 4 hours per week (0.1 FTE)
- Duration: 3 months initially (Nov 2025 - Feb 2026)
- Salary: €290-303 gross/month
- Location: Utrecht University, Netherlands
Requirements
- Enrollment at a Dutch university during employment period
- Interest in AI and communication
- Interest in various research aspects (material development, measurement instruments, analysis)
- Independent, accurate and systematic working style
- Dutch language skills (implied by context)
Responsibilities
- Mapping actions needed for digital procedures (water level reporting, public transport planning)
- Mapping web interface designs
- Testing the voice assistant
- Assisting in pilot studies (playing chatbot role)
- Preparing interview questions
- Reviewing automatic transcriptions
- Annotating interactions and interviews
Contact: Dr. Florian Kunneman (f.a.kunneman@uu.nl)
Department: Research Software Lab, Centre for Digital Humanities
Institution: Utrecht University