Research Assistant/Associate (f/m/non-binary) - PhD assistant Smart Grid Education Shaping digital energy training

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 of 2 years.
It is intended to extend the initial contract period by one year. The option to extend the contract for three further years is available.
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 with the possibility of a part-time contract upon request.
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

In the context of the energy transition, a fundamental transformation of energy systems is necessary to ensure the security, environmental compatibility and independence of the energy supply. The power grid plays a key role in this transformation by replacing fossil power plants and integrating renewable based generation as well as new types of consumers, from industrial processes to heat pumps and electromobility.

The most important prerequisites for safe and efficient operation of modern power systems are innovative technologies, but above all the integration of modern ICT into the grid infrastructure to coordinate millions of decentralized generation plants and consumers. Meeting this challenge requires new skilling concepts and approaches that do not come from a traditional research and education environment.

At the Institute for Automation of Complex Power Systems (ACS), we already embrace a multidisciplinary research approach capable of capturing and leveraging the latest advances in ICT to address the most advanced problems in grid dynamics and automation.

Against this background, the goal is to create a blueprint strategy for the power and energy sector to anticipate and meet future skills requirements for a highly qualified workforce that can drive sustainable growth and the digitalization of energy. The mission is to design and deliver open training materials and new teaching curricula, primarily for higher education, at RWTH Aachen University and beyond.

Join us and create a climate-friendly and resilient future energy system together with many national and international partners from industry and academia!

Ihr Profil

The ideal candidate comes with the following profile:

• You have a suitable university degree (master or equal) e.g. in the fields of electrical engineering or computer science
• You are interested in scientific work and strive for a doctoral degree as your next qualification
• You want to use your skills in electrical or computer engineering to perform research at the boundary of both topics for developing education solutions supporting an ICT-driven power system
• You enjoy transfering your knowledge to the next generation of students
• You are interested in developing university education within digital energy
• You have a strong innovative spirit
• You enjoy working independently as well as in a team
• You are fluent in English
• Social skills such as communication skills and team spirit are just as natural for you as structured work.

Desirable are

• First experiences in the field of smart grids and sustainable energy solutions
• First experiences in modern ICT solutions and data handling
• Experience in teaching
• German language skills

Ihre Aufgaben

Join an innovative international consortium made up of leading industrial and academic institutions! We are looking for motivated talents to collaborate with us in developing cutting-edge training programs that meet the growing demand for skilled personnel in the dynamic field of smart grids. The focus is on innovative work-based and virtual/blended learning solutions to systematically overcome the identified knowledge and skills gaps.

In this exciting position, you will have the opportunity to actively contribute within the German university system. Your focus will be on creating modern methodologies and strategies for innovative education in digital energy. A key challenge will be bringing together experts from power engineering and computer engineering to foster a comprehensive understanding of both disciplines.

If you are passionate about knowledge creation and dedicated to training the next generation of professionals, we would love to hear from you! Apply now and help us shape the future of energy supply!

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.
You can find information on the personal data we collect from applicants in accordance with Articles 13 and 14 of the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) at http://www.rwth-aachen.de/dsgvo-information-bewerbung.

Besoldung / Entgelt

EG 13 TV-L