Research Assistant/Associate (f/m/d) [V000010830]

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

• Design, construction and operation of an electrolyser test bench
• Experimental investigation of aging effects in real operation for hydrogen supply of the Melaten campus
• Development of transient operating strategies/control concepts
• Establishment of an online monitoring and data management system including cloud interface

Requirements

• University degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
• Experience in measurement data evaluation and test bench operation beneficial
• 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

• University degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
• Experience in measurement data evaluation and test bench operation beneficial
• 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

• University degree (Master's degree or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
• Experience in measurement data evaluation and test bench operation beneficial
• 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

• Employment under a regular employment contract
• Fixed-term employment of 1 year, with potential for extension 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 in this position
• 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