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Doctoral Research Assistant (f/m/d)

Faculty 1 Physics/Electrical Engineering



Classifications E 13 - full-time
Reference number: A004-24
Closing date: 09/11/2024
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The University of Bremen - Institute for Telecommunications and High-Frequency Techniques - RF and Microwave Engineering Laboratory, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Martin Schneider – is seeking for a

Doctoral Research Assistant (f/m/d)

39.2 hours per week / EG 13 TV-L / 36 months limited

 

The time limit is in accordance with Section 2 (1) WissZeitVG (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz) for academic qualification with the aim of a doctorate. Accordingly, only applicants who still have the relevant qualification periods in accordance with Section 2 (1) WissZeitVG can be considered.


Job description

The main areas of work and research are in the field of antennas, waveguides, RF circuits and interconnect technologies in the millimetre wave range up to 170 GHz.

 

We are looking for an employee with very good knowledge and, if possible, initial practical experience in the field of high-frequency technology (antenna technology, microwave technology).

Main Tasks:

  • Research work within the public-funded EU research project DistriMuSe. In this project, you will develop and research waveguides and antenna systems for radar sensors in the frequency range 110 - 170 GHz (D band). You will closely cooperate with project partners in the DistiMuSe project.
  • Supervision of Bachelor's and Master's theses
  • Preparation and supervision of laboratory courses
  • Conducting of exercises for the lectures
  • Teaching support to the extent 4 semseter week hours

Requirements

  • Master’s degree in electrical engineering (or comparable degree programs), preferably with a specialization in high-frequency technology
  • Good knowledge of and experience in using Matlab, Python and EM simulation software
  • Good written and spoken German language skills (at least level A2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEF))
  • Very good written and spoken English language skills (at least level C1 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEF))
  • High level of commitment, ability to work in a team and a self-responsible way of working
  • Very good communication and presentation skills in written and spoken English

General Information

Our Offer to You:

  • Support for your further personal qualification in the context of a doctorate (Dr.-Ing.)
  • Active participation in national and international conferences
  • Modern working environment and very good equipment
  • A varied job in an international and exciting academic environment

 

General Information

Open to unconventional approaches in research and teaching, the University of Bremen has retained its character as a place of short distances for people and ideas since it was founded 50 years ago. With a broad range of subjects, we combine exceptional performance with great potential for innovation. As an ambitious research university, we stand for the research-based learning approaches and a pronounced interdisciplinary orientation. We actively pursue scientific cooperation worldwide in a spirit of partnership.

 

Today, around 23,000 people learn, teach, research and work on our international campus. In research and teaching, administration and operations, we are firmly committed to the goals of sustainability, climate justice and climate neutrality. Our Bremen spirit is expressed in the courage to try new things, in supportive cooperation and in respect and appreciation for one another. With our study and research profile and as part of the European YUFE network, we assume social responsibility in the region, in Europe and the world.

 

The University of Bremen is family-friendly, diverse and sees itself as an international university. We therefore welcome all applicants regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.

 

The University of Bremen strives to increase the number of women in science and strongly encourages applications from suitably qualified female candidates.

 

Disabled people will be given priority if their professional and personal qualifications are essentially the same.

 

Please send your application with the usual documents (CV and certificates) as well as a short cover letter on your motivation and experience in the desired fields, quoting the job advertisement reference number A004-24 up to 11.09.2024 to:

 

University of Bremen

Faculty 1 - Physics / Electrical Engineering - ITH -

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Martin Schneider

Otto-Hahn-Allee 1

28359 Bremen

Germany

 

or (preferably) as a PDF file by unencrypted electronic mail to Prof. Dr.-Ing. Martin Schneider: martin.schneiderprotect me ?!hf.uni-bremenprotect me ?!.de

If you have any questions, please call +49(0)421 218-62424 at your disposal.

Please only send us copies of your application documents (no folders) as we cannot return them. They will be destroyed after the selection process has been completed.

Any costs for the application procedure cannot be reimbursed.