Research Assistant / Associate (f/m/d) - Local climatization for increasing energy efficiency in buildings - Energy consumption and personal data requirements

14 Mar 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

RWTH Aachen University

Department

Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Building E3D

Research Field

Engineering » Civil engineering

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Germany

Application Deadline

25 Mar 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

1 May 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The chair of Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Building E3D focuses on the energy modeling and simulation of buildings and urban districts, the development of numerical models, Building Information Modeling (BIM), the modeling and simulation of building physics processes, energy monitoring and research into user behavior and thermal ergonomics, including physiology and sensor technology for measuring indoor environmental quality. An interdisciplinary team at the chair conducts research in the field of basic and industry-oriented research, and there is an extensive network of international contacts. Unique test facilities for researching indoor environmental quality and testing of façade components exist in the chair's testing facility. 

For the BMWK-funded project "PECSnet" we are looking for a research assistant/associate (f/m/d). The project is focusing the energetic evaluation of local climatization systems for controlling the environmental conditions. The focus is on thermal conditions, but lighting or ventilation can also be integrated. In addition to helping to put together such a system in collaboration with the project partners from research and industry, you will primarily investigate how well the local systems are suited to maintaining a comfortable ambient climate. The second major aspect is researching which user data, such as thermal preferences, personal characteristics or feedback, can be used to develop the control algorithm. You will be involved in the development of the interface as part of the project. Through the international research association IEA EBC Annex, you will have the opportunity for intensive exchange with researchers worldwide. 

Your Duties and Responsibilities

• Conduct research of the project's work packages on the energy efficiency of the system, the data requirements and participation in the interface development
• Collaboration in the project team and cooperation with national and international scientists and colleagues from various disciplines
• Presentation and publication of research results at national and international conferences and in high-ranking international journals
• Supporting teaching and institute operations, to a lesser extent also administrative tasks 

Requirements

Research Field

Engineering » Civil engineering

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Required qualifications and qualities: 

• Knowledge in the domains of energy efficiency, energy and environmental technology, energy consumption and consumption measurement
• university degree (Master's degree or equivalent)
• Good knowledge of German and English (both languages essential)
• Willingness for interdisciplinary cooperation at the interface of air conditioning systems and their users
• Willingness to travel
• Interest in further scientific qualification (doctorate)  

Previous knowledge or initial experience in one or more of the following areas is advantageous: 

• Programming skills in a common language (especially Python)
• Planning, implementation and evaluation of laboratory experiments and technical measurement series
• Social science methods (surveys, interviews) 

Specific Requirements
 

Languages

GERMAN

Level

Good

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Good

Research Field

Engineering » Civil engineering

Additional Information
Benefits

RWTH is a certified family-friendly University. We support our employees in maintaining a good work-life balance with a wide range of health, advising, and prevention services, for example university sports. Employees who are covered by collective bargaining agreements and civil servants have access to an extensive range of further training courses and the opportunity to purchase a job ticket.

RWTH is an equal opportunities employer. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly from groups that are underrepresented at the University. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability or age. RWTH is strongly committed to encouraging women in their careers. Female applicants are given preference if they are equally suitable, competent, and professionally qualified, unless a fellow candidate is favored for a specific reason.

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Website for additional job details

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Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Building E3D

Country

Germany

City

Aachen

Postal Code

52074

Street

Mathieustr. 30

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

City

Aachen

Website

http://www.rwth-aachen.de/

Street

Templergraben 55

Postal Code

52056

E-Mail

[email protected]

Phone

+49 2418025033

STATUS: EXPIRED