Research Assistant/Associate (f/m/d) [V000010829]

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

• Construction/extension of a modular electrolyser model as digital twin
• Simulative investigation of aging effects and comparison with real measured data
• Development of predictive operating strategies in combination with weather data and reports for direct coupling with regenerative power sources
• Development of new state diagnostics and regeneration functions

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
• Basic knowledge of electrolysers or fuel cells/systems
• Confident handling of MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Fluent in german and english
• Ability to work independently and scientifically
• Creative, flexible and team-orientated

Qualifications

• 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 electrolysers or fuel cells/systems
• Confident handling of MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Fluent in german and english
• Ability to work independently and scientifically
• Creative, flexible and team-orientated

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 electrolysers or fuel cells/systems
• Confident handling of MS Office, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Fluent in german and english
• Ability to work independently and scientifically
• Creative, flexible and team-orientated

Benefits

• The position is to be filled at the earliest possible date and offered for a fixed term of 1 year.
• An extension to 4 years in total is provided.
• 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.
• 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.
• We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates and make employment decisions without regard to national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability or age.
• RWTH is especially committed to supporting the advancement of women in academia.

Pay

• 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.

Schedule

• This is a full-time position.