Research Assistant for our Research Group High-Performance Components (m/f/d)

Supplier: Chair and Institute for Fluid Technology Drives and Systems The Institute for Fluid Engineering Drives and Systems (ifas) at RWTH Aachen is one of the world's largest institutes of its kind with research and teaching in all fields of fluid technology. In addition to mechanical engineering, it also includes disciplines such as thermodynamics, computer science, control technology, electrical engineering, tribology and chemistry. The RWTH is certified as a family-friendly university. RWTH offers a variety of health, counselling and prevention services (e.g. university sports) as part of a university health management. There is a wide range of training and the possibility of obtaining a job ticket for employees and civil servants.

In the research group “High Performance Components” we are engaged in the research and development of fluidic drive components in the field of hydraulics. Against the background of increasing demands on efficiency, performance density and ecological compatibility, we address current and future challenges. These challenges include applications with higher speeds and pressures and competition with alternative drive technologies. Our work focuses on the constructive and functional development of hydraulic components such as valves or pumps. In this respect, both the efficiency increase plays an important role, for example, through optimized valve and actuator concepts as well as the expansion of the range of functions by integrated sensor technology and soft sensor technology solutions. In addition to the further development of existing solutions, we are specifically investigating new technological approaches. These include additive manufacturing methods for implementing novel geometries and functional integrations as well as model-based methods for designing and analyzing future component concepts. The experimental protection is carried out by the design and construction of suitable test benches. In regular group meetings, an organizational and professional exchange takes place. Here we discuss topics from current project management and plan future projects and publications. Mutual support and cooperation are very important to us in our group. As part of your activities, depending on your focus, you will edit a selection of the following topics: Research and development in future-oriented topics focusing on the investigation and evaluation of the potential of new solutions, e.g. the use of additive manufacturing methods in hydraulics as well as the development and implementation of soft sensor technology solutions Design and model-based development of innovative hydraulic components using CAx tools Optimization and new development of existing component solutions Conception, development and commissioning of test stands for experimental validation of innovative solutions

Complete university studies (master or comparable) in the field of mechanical engineering, CES, electrical engineering, physics or computer science Knowledge of information and communication systems Programming or simulation skills Basic knowledge of mechanical engineering, construction and fluid technology desirable Structured work, creativity and interest in new topics

The employment is in the employment relationship. The body shall be occupied at the earliest possible date and shall be limited to one year. An extension to a total of at least 3 years is envisaged. The temporary employment is carried out within the framework of the time-limits of the science-time contract law. It is a full-time job. There is a doctoral opportunity. The grouping depends on the TV-L. The place is rated with EG 13 TV-L. The job description is aimed at all sexes. We want to promote the careers of women at RWTH Aachen University and are therefore looking forward to applicants. Women are preferably taken into account in the case of equal suitability, competence and professional performance, provided You are underrepresented in the organisational unit and, if not in the person of a competitor, outweigh the reasons. Applications for suitable people with difficulty are expressly desired. For the purposes of equal treatment, we ask you to waive an application photo. Information on the collection of personal data pursuant to Articles 13 and 14 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) can be found at https://www.rwth-aachen.de/dsgvo-information-bewerbe