Research Assistant/Associate (f/m/d) - PhD position in the field of PEM fuel cells/systems [V000011115]

About the role

The Chair of Thermodynamics of Mobile Energy Conversion Systems (TME) and the Center for Mobile Propulsion (CMP) under the direction of Prof. Dr.-Ing. (USA) Stefan Pischinger conducts research on all topics concerning the vehicle powertrain. Core focus is on the research of conventional combustion engine development, virtual engine development, hybrid powertrains, electromobility, fuel cells, and mechatronics for combustion engines.

Responsibilities

• Development of fuel cell systems for mobile applications
• Experimental investigation of aging effects on the single cell and stack test bench
• Analysis of aging data using AI and Big Data approaches
• Development of aging models for lifetime prediction and for model predictive control

Requirements

• University degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
• Knowledge of modeling/simulation of fuel cell (systems), preferably in Matlab/Simulink or Modelica
• Experience in measurement data evaluation and test bench operation advantageous
• Basic knowledge of PEM fuel cells/systems and electric powertrains advantageous
• Good computer skills
• Fluent in English
• Ability to work independently and scientifically
• Creative, flexible, and team-oriented

Qualifications

• University degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
• Knowledge of modeling/simulation of fuel cell (systems), preferably in Matlab/Simulink or Modelica
• Experience in measurement data evaluation and test bench operation advantageous
• Basic knowledge of PEM fuel cells/systems and electric powertrains advantageous
• Good computer skills
• Fluent in English
• Ability to work independently and scientifically
• Creative, flexible, and team-oriented

Skills

• Knowledge of modeling/simulation of fuel cell (systems), preferably in Matlab/Simulink or Modelica
• Experience in measurement data evaluation and test bench operation
• Basic knowledge of PEM fuel cells/systems and electric powertrains
• Good computer skills
• Fluency in English
• Ability to work independently and scientifically
• Creativity, flexibility, and teamwork

Benefits

• Employment under a regular employment contract
• Position to be filled at the earliest possible date and offered for a fixed term of one year
• Extension to 4 years in total provided
• Fixed-term employment as one of the fixed-term options of the Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz (German Act on Fixed-term Scientific Contracts)
• Full-time position
• Opportunity to pursue a doctoral degree in this position
• Salary based on the German public service salary scale (TV-L)
• Pay grade of EG 13 TV-L
• RWTH is proud to be certified as a family-friendly university
• Wide range of health, counseling, and prevention services, including university sports
• Comprehensive continuing education program for employees under collective bargaining agreements and civil servants
• Option to purchase a job ticket for convenient commuting
• RWTH is an equal opportunities employer
• Support for the advancement of women in academia

Pay

• Salary based on the German public service salary scale (TV-L)
• Pay grade of EG 13 TV-L

Schedule

• Full-time position