Research Assistant (m/f/d) in the field of DC-systems (full-time – fixed-term)

Updated: about 1 month ago
Location: Braunschweig, NIEDERSACHSEN
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 05 Apr 2024

14 Mar 2024
Job Information
Organisation/Company

Technische Universität Braunschweig
Department

elenia Institute for High Voltage Technology and Power Systems
Research Field

Engineering » Electrical engineering
Engineering » Industrial engineering
Engineering » Electronic engineering
Engineering » Other
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Country

Germany
Application Deadline

5 Apr 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin)
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

39,8
Offer Starting Date

1 Oct 2024
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

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

No

Offer Description

With around 16,000 students and 3,800 employees, Technische Universität Braunschweig is the largest Institute of Technology in northern Germany. We are known for our strategic and performance-oriented thinking and acting, top-level research, highly committed lecturers and a successful transfer of knowledge and technologies into industry and society. We are dedicated to creating a family-friendly environment and advocate for equal opportunities.
Our campus is located in the middle of one of Europe’s research hotspots, where we have established a successful working relationship—both with the more than 20 research facilities in our neighbourhood and our international partner universities.

Starting from 01.10.2024, the elenia Institute at TU Braunschweig (www.tu-braunschweig.de/elenia ) is looking for a

Research Assistant (m/f/d) in the field of DC-systems (full-time – fixed-term)

With around 16,000 students and 3,800 employees, the Technische Universität Braunschweig offers a range of teaching and research with excellent facilities and a personal atmosphere.

Play an active role in shaping the energy transition: "PROSECCO" (DC Protection, Security, Control and Optimization) is a European research project for the further development of the maturity level of high-voltage direct current transmission grids (HVDC grids). The overall objective of your project work is the analysis and development of protection and control systems in hybrid AC/DC grids with a focus on the application of Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE). You will demonstrate the benefits of this systematic, manufacturer-independent methodology in the project consortium with the design of systems in the area of grid protection and load flow control, as well as the implementation of suitable hardware demonstrators. You will pursue your questions independently in the DC systems and switchgear team and are a member of a European research consortium of the project association.
Your tasks will include the implementation of practical, interdisciplinary research projects and collaboration in teaching.

Our Benefits
• The opportunity to do a doctorate
• Independently organized work in a dynamic, young team
• The opportunity to actively collaborate with partners and colleagues from European research projects and fields
• The opportunity to work in the laboratory as well as for computer-aided synthesis and analysis of systems and components
• Close staff supervision and a wide range of extracurricular activities
• Depending on the assignment of tasks and fulfillment of personal requirements, payment is up to EG 13 TV-L. The position is generally suitable for part-time work, but should be filled 100% of the time.


Requirements
Research Field
Engineering » Electrical engineering
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of system design using Model-Based Systems Engineering
• Previous knowledge in the field of HVDC components and grids
• Basic knowledge of programming environments (SysML, PSCAD, MATLAB/Simulink)
• Good written and spoken German and English skills
 


Specific Requirements

• Ability to work in a team and professional and social commitment
• A university degree in electrical engineering, industrial engineering, electrical engineering or a comparable scientific-technical course of study is mandatory for employment as a research assistant.


Languages
GERMAN
Level
Good

Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Good

Additional Information
Selection process

Are you interested?
Please send your complete application (comprising a motivation letter, a CV and relevant certificates) preferably via email to Patrick Vieth ([email protected] ), indicating the reference to this specific vacancy.


Additional comments

What’s more to know:
We welcome applicants of all nationalities. At the same time, we encourage people with severe disabilities to apply. Applications from severely disabled persons will be given preference if they are equally qualified. Please attach a form of evidence of your handicap to your application. We are also working on the fulfilment of the Central Equality Plan based on the Lower Saxony Equal Rights Act (Niedersächsisches Gleichberechtigungsgesetz—NGG) and strive to reduce under-representation in all areas and positions as defined by the NGG. Therefore, applications from women are particularly welcome in this case.
The personal data will be stored for the purpose of processing the application. By submitting your application, you agree that your data may be stored and processed electronically for application purposes in compliance with the provisions of data protection law. Further information on data protection can be found in our data protection regulations at https://www.tu-braunschweig.de/datenschutzerklaerung-bewerbungen . Application costs cannot be reimbursed.


Website for additional job details

https://elenia.rz.tu-bs.de/fileadmin/content/stellenangebote/196_WiMi_Prosecco_…

Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Technische Universität Braunschweig
Country
Germany
State/Province
Lower Saxony
City
Braunschweig
Postal Code
38106
Street
Schleinitzstraße 23

Where to apply
E-mail

[email protected]

Contact
State/Province

Lower Saxony
City

Braunschweig
Website

https://www.tu-braunschweig.de/elenia
Street

Schleinitzstraße 23
Postal Code

38106
E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED