Research assistant for the research area ''Joining Technology – Welding of Plastics'' (m/f/d)

Plastic welding is a central technology for the realization of complex and functionally integrated plastic assemblies and thus an essential component of innovative solutions for current social and industrial challenges. Multipart system components can be integrated into dense, robust and process-proof component systems by means of material-locking joining, for example for encapsulated hollow structures, media guides, housing concepts, electronics protection or modular functional assemblies. The plastic welding comprises a wide range of industry-relevant methods with specific thicknesses in each case with respect to component geometry, material spectrum, clock time, seam quality and cleanliness requirements as well as process monitoring. The established methods include laser beam welding and ultrasonic welding. Together, these approaches are the high potential for automation and inline process control, whereby reproducible and quality-secured connections can also be realized in demanding applications. The joining technique and in particular the welding of plastics has been firmly anchored to the IKV for many years and is based on a successful research history. Current questions of the working group address the further development of quality assurance and process monitoring, the expansion of the material and component bandwidth, for example foamed thermoplastics or challenging material pairings, as well as the model-based, simulative description of welding processes for targeted process design and optimization. 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.

As head of the working group, you are responsible for the scientific and financial planning and the implementation of research projects. In doing so, you initiate and process both publicly funded research projects and projects in direct cooperation with the industry. In this context, you actively participate in defining relevant issues and deriving new research content. As part of this work, you will lead a motivated team of student assistants and supervise bachelor and master thesis. In addition, you take over tasks in the field of teaching at RWTH Aachen. You build and maintain intensive contacts with numerous national and international industrial companies as well as research centres. Of course, you will be represented in presentations and lectures at conferences and conferences.

You have an above-average university degree (master or comparable) in the field of mechanical engineering, materials and process engineering or in a comparable field. Ideally, you already have practical experience with plastic welding methods. You have experience in the fields of plastics processing, modeling and simulation, or are able to work quickly into these topics. You are characterized by a high degree of analytical and conceptual ability to think. You have fun working independently and are able to handle complex problems structuredly. In addition, you are open to dealing with other people and have the ability to motivate yourself and others. In addition to the German language you master the English language very well in word and writing. We require the safe handling of MS Windows and Office.

The employment is in the employment relationship. The place shall be occupied at the next possible time and shall be limited to 2 years. A further employment of at least one year is planned with the possibility of promotion. 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