Research Assistant/Associate (f/m/d) [V000010816]

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

• Application and further development of methods of optical combustion and flow diagnostics
• Experimental work on different test benches (flow test bench, single cylinder, high pressure chamber etc.)
• Use of advanced optical measurement methods
• Development of new measuring techniques
• Development of new fields of application for established methods
• 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 with a focus on "combustion / thermodynamics", "fluid mechanics" or comparable
• Good knowledge of thermodynamics, combustion and internal combustion engines
• 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

• University degree (Master or equivalent) in mechanical engineering with a focus on "combustion / thermodynamics", "fluid mechanics" or comparable
• Good knowledge of thermodynamics, combustion and internal combustion engines
• 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

Skills

• Application and further development of methods of optical combustion and flow diagnostics
• Experimental work on different test benches (flow test bench, single cylinder, high pressure chamber etc.)
• Use of advanced optical measurement methods
• Development of new measuring techniques
• Development of new fields of application for established methods
• 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 the possibility of extension to 4 years
• Salary based on the German public service salary scale (TV-L)
• Position corresponds to a pay grade of EG 13 TV-L
• RWTH is proud to be certified as a family-friendly university
• RWTH offers a wide range of health, counseling, and prevention services, including university sports
• RWTH is an equal opportunities employer

Pay

• Salary based on the German public service salary scale (TV-L)
• Position corresponds to a pay grade of EG 13 TV-L

Schedule

• Full-time position