Research Assistant/Associate - Doctoral Researcher / Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/non-binary) – Exzellenzcluster CARE

Weitere Informationen

The successful candidate will be employed under a regular employment contract.
The position is to be filled at the earliest possible date and offered for a fixed term until December 31, 2027.
For doctoral positions, an extension to a total of 3 years is planned.
The fixed-term employment is possible as it constitutes one of the fixed-term options of the Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz (German Act on Fixed-term Scientific Contracts).
This is a full-time position.
The successful candidate has the opportunity to pursue a doctoral degree in this position.
The salary is based on the German public service salary scale (TV-L).
The position corresponds to a pay grade of EG 13 TV-L.

Unser Profil

CARE – Climate-Neutral And Resource-Efficient Construction is a prestigious Cluster of Excellence funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) and jointly led by RWTH Aachen University and TU Dresden. Our mission is to revolutionize sustainable construction by integrating innovations in climate-friendly building materials, resource-efficient design principles, automated manufacturing technologies, novel digital methodologies, and integrated sustainability frameworks. By taking a holistic approach to construction, CARE aims to drive the transition to climate-neutral and resource-efficient building practices on a global scale.

RWTH Aachen University invites motivated early-career researchers in the field of sustainable construction to apply for several positions as research associates. Successful candidates will conduct independent, high-level research aligned with CARE’s mission and contribute to our interdisciplinary agenda of reimagining construction for a climate-neutral future. Applications are welcome from a broad range of relevant disciplines, including civil and structural engineering, architecture, environmental sciences, materials science, sustainability science, computer science (digital construction), and related fields.

Ihr Profil

• For doctoral positions, a University degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in a relevant field is required. For postdoctoral positions, a completed PhD in a relevant discipline is also required.
• Strong interest in sustainable construction and motivation to contribute to impactful research aligned with CARE’s mission.
• Excellent proficiency in English, both written and spoken (English is the working language of the cluster). Knowledge of German is a plus but not required.
• Flexibility and willingness to collaborate in a dynamic, diverse team. An open approach to working across disciplines and the ability to communicate ideas constructively are essential.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills combined with a creative approach to research challenges.
• Self-driven, solution-oriented work ethic with initiative and responsibility for leading research tasks.

Ihre Aufgaben

Joining CARE at RWTH Aachen means benefiting from an excellent research environment and extensive support for your professional development:

• Participation in innovative, high-impact projects addressing real-world sustainability challenges in the construction sector.
• Conducting research in state-of-the-art laboratories and facilities at RWTH Aachen (in cooperation with TU Dresden and other partner institutions), supported by experienced technical staff.
• Publishing and presenting research results in international journals and at conferences.
• Collaborating with experts across disciplines and institutions as part of a Cluster of Excellence spanning two leading universities (RWTH Aachen and TU Dresden). CARE offers rich opportunities for international networking and engagement in a broad scientific community.
• Contributing to the conception, proposal, and coordination of research projects.
• Supervising students (e.g., in the context of theses).
• Actively shaping scientific exchange and contributing to the transfer of research results into academia, practice, and society.

Über uns

RWTH is a certified family-friendly University. We support our employees in maintaining a good work-life balance with a wide range of health, advising, and prevention services, for example university sports. Employees who are covered by collective bargaining agreements and civil servants have access to an extensive range of further training courses and the opportunity to purchase a job ticket.
RWTH is an equal opportunities employer. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly from groups that are underrepresented at the University. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability or age. RWTH is strongly committed to encouraging women in their careers. Female applicants are given preference if they are equally suitable, competent, and professionally qualified, unless a fellow candidate is favored for a specific reason.
As RWTH is committed to equality of opportunity, we ask you not to include a photo in your application.
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Besoldung / Entgelt

EG 13 TV-L