Research assistant (m/f/d), EG 13 TV-H - in the field of solar and systems engineering

Continued employment in a full-time position is desired.

The position is initially limited until 30.4.2021 (§ 2 Abs. 1 Satz 1 WissZeitVG). The possibility of doctoral studies is given.

Your tasks:

• Scientific collaboration in research and teaching in the field of solar and systems engineering
• Independent work on a research subfield in the field of industrial process heat
• Collaboration in research projects on the subject of energy efficiency and renewable energies in natural gas supply
• Feasibility analysis and preliminary planning of measures to increase efficiency and use renewable process heat in gas pressure control systems
• Independent communication with gas suppliers, plant constructors and planners
• Support of the scientific and practical education as well as the university self-administration

Your requirements:

• University degree in engineering or physics with very good to good results, ideally with a focus on renewable energies or thermal energy technology
• Advanced knowledge in the field of heating technology, ideally in-depth knowledge of solar thermal energy, heat pumps and combined heat and power systems

Advantageous are:

• Experience in the technical and economic evaluation of different heat supply concepts
• Basics in the field of natural gas supply, ideally in the field of gas pressure regulating stations
• Practical experience in planning and implementing appropriate measures
• Experience in using simulation programs (e.g. Polysun, TRNSYS)
• Knowledge of energy management issues
• Proven knowledge in project management
• Thorough and independent working style as well as high degree of organizational skills

For further inquiries, please contact Prof. Dr. Vajen, Tel.: 0561-804-3891, E-Mail: vajen[at]uni-kassel[dot]de.

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In the interest of equal opportunities, the University of Kassel strives to offer women and men the same development opportunities and to counteract existing disadvantages. The aim is to significantly increase the proportion of women in research and teaching. Qualified women are therefore expressly encouraged to apply. Severely disabled applicants will be given preference if they are equally qualified and qualified. Full-time positions are generally divisible. Please submit only copies of your application documents (no folders), as these cannot be returned after the selection process has been completed; they will be destroyed in compliance with data protection regulations. Applications with informative documents should be sent to the President of the University of Kassel, 34109 Kassel or bewerbungen[at]uni-kassel[dot]de, indicating the reference number in the subject line, and preferably also in electronic form.