Research Assistant/Associate (f/m/d) - Primary Technology & Diagnostics Research Assistant/Associate (f/m/d) for High Voltage Technology - Primary Technology & Diagnostics

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 initially 1 year.
An extension for 4 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

Within the research team Primary Technology and Diagnostics at the chair for High Voltage Technology (HVT), we conduct research on the essential components of the future electrical power system that enable the transition to a climate-neutral society. We develop and optimize future-oriented technologies, relying on state-of-the-art laboratories for high-voltage experiments, and digital twins of the main components within the electric power system. Our research areas include the development and investigation of AC and DC switchgear, new switching concepts as well as concepts and methods for asset management within a digitalized power system.

In doing so, we use the intensive exchange between our individual research groups as well as the entire IAEW to jointly develop and research innovative solutions. Join us and together with many national and international research and industry partners, we shape the energy system of the future!

Ihr Profil

You own a university degree (master's degree or equivalent) with the main field in electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, physics or a related field of study (e.g., in Computer Science, Mathematics). You are fluent in English – both spoken and written – and are willing to acquire at least a B1 level of German.

You enjoy independently working on a dedicated project, involving the analysis of large problems, finding and rigorous implementation of creative solutions. You are able to organize and carry out work by yourself, but you are also a team-player that enjoys collaborating with colleagues. You enjoy reporting the outcomes of your work to peers, both in writing and in presentation. You are keen to gain in-depth technical expertise and to improve yourself as a researcher.

You are highly motivated to develop cutting-edge approaches that enable the design and operation of the future renewable-driven AC/DC power system. You are eager to develop new insights in the field of high voltage technology through performing experimental research in combination with application of up-to-date modeling and simulation methods. You have a strong interest in electrical power engineering, where experience with one of the following fields is an advantage:

• High voltage equipment and technology
• Modeling and numerical simulation of multi-physics problems
• Primary technology such as switchgear and transformers
• Digital Twins or Machine Learning

Ihre Aufgaben

As part of our team, you will work on innovative research projects with the aim of a doctoral degree. Through the close interaction with industry and academia, you will have the opportunity to develop your expertise, build an extensive network and play an active role in shaping a climate-friendly future. Depending on your interests and research project, various experimental and simulative methods will be used. In addition, you will support university teaching, student theses and project work.

Are you interested? Then apply now and join us in shaping the future of electrical energy supply in an environment that promotes innovation and values excellent research.

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