Research Assistant/Associate (f/m/d) [V000010815]

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. Research is closely associated with the development of intelligent methods for test procedures and engine calibration.

Responsibilities

• Application and further development of methods of optical flow diagnostics
• Experimental work on different component test benches
• Use of advanced optical measurement methods
• Variety of possibilities for specialization (turbochargers, cylinder heads, air paths etc.)
• Extension of the task area with 3D CFD simulations possible
• Supervision and conduction of courses in English

Requirements

• University degree (Master or equivalent) in mechanical engineering or physics with a focus on "thermodynamics", "fluid mechanics", "optics" or equivalent
• Good knowledge of fluid mechanics
• Experience with optical measurements
• Basic knowledge of laser-optical methods (PIV, LIF etc.) for flow diagnostics desirable
• Experience in the use of analysis software (e.g. MATLAB) is desired.
• Good written and spoken English
• Ability to work independently as a scientist
• Creativity, flexibility, team orientation

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently as a scientist
• Creativity, flexibility, team orientation

Skills

• Application and further development of methods of optical flow diagnostics
• Experimental work on different component test benches
• Use of advanced optical measurement methods
• Variety of possibilities for specialization (turbochargers, cylinder heads, air paths etc.)
• Extension of the task area with 3D CFD simulations possible
• Supervision and conduction of courses in English

Benefits

• Employment under a regular employment contract
• Fixed-term employment of 1 year, with possibility of extension up to 4 years
• Salary based on the German public service salary scale (TV-L), corresponding to pay grade EG 13 TV-L
• Opportunity to pursue a doctoral degree
• RWTH is an equal opportunities employer

Pay

• Salary based on the German public service salary scale (TV-L), corresponding to pay grade EG 13 TV-L

Schedule

• Full-time position