Research Assistant/Associate (f/m/d) - PhD Position in Fluid Mechanics and Air Quality Monitori[...]

Research Assistant/Associate (f/m/d) – PhD Position in Fluid Mechanics and Air Quality Monitoring

Chair and Institute of Highway Engineering

Our Profile

The Institute of Highway Engineering (ISAC) at RWTH Aachen University stands for a sustainable and digital transport infrastructure. As a research institution, we focus on the development and use of modern technologies and processes in road infrastructure.

We are seeking a motivated PhD student to join our research team in the SchwarmMessRad project. This innovative project focuses on predicting air pollutants and urban heat islands using crowdsourced data from sensor-equipped bicycles and artificial intelligence (AI). The results of this project will contribute to a better understanding of environmental pollution and heat islands in urban areas and enable the development of practical solutions for climate adaptation.

Minimum Requirements

• Completed university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in Fluid Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience with sensor technologies, data collection systems, and laboratory test setups.
• Programming skills (e.g., Python, C++) for microcontrollers, measuring sensors, and control units.
• Familiarity with environmental data analysis and strong analytical/problem-solving skills.
• Strong interest in environmental protection and emission control.
• Excellent communication skills in German (CEFR Level C1, C2, or native speaker); flexible and effective use of the English language for communication in private, public, academic, and professional contexts.

Your Duties and Responsibilities

• Contribute to the development of a mobile measurement system to monitor air quality in diverse environments, selecting and evaluating suitable sensors for real-world use.
• Build a laboratory test stand at RWTH Aachen University to validate sensor performance, focusing on driving speed and angle of incidence.
• Verify system accuracy and collect data in real-world conditions, studying the effects of driving speed and environmental factors on air quality.
• Contribute to the development of climate adaptation measures and collaborate with project partners on developing a user-friendly online platform to display the project results.
• Preparation, documentation, and communication of research results in project meetings, project reports, scientific publications, and national and international conferences.

What We Offer

The successful candidate will be employed under a regular employment contract. The position is to be filled at the earliest possible date and offered for a fixed term of 3 years. The fixed-term employment is possible as it constitutes one of the fixed-term options of the Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz (German Act on Fixed-term Scientific Contracts). This is a part-time contract position with standard weekly hours of 31.86 hours. The successful candidate has the opportunity to pursue a doctoral degree in this position. The salary is based on the German public service salary scale (TV-L), corresponding to a pay grade of EG 13 TV-L.

About Us

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, including university sports. Employees 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 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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Application

Number: V000008638

Application deadline: 15/11/2024

Mailing Address: RWTH Aachen University
Lehrstuhl und Institut für Straßenwesen
Dr. Nils Lichtenberg
Mies-van-der-Rohe-Straße 1
52074 Aachen

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