Academic staff member (f/m/d)

Karlstad University; Ilmenau; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A prominent university in Germany is seeking an academic staff member to engage in research on radar reflectivities for automated driving. Candidates should possess a relevant diploma or master’s degree and excellent English skills. The position offers creative input into the research group and the opportunity to pursue a doctoral degree. Benefits include competitive pay, 30 days of vacation, and a family-friendly work environment.

Leistungen

Attractive remuneration according to TV-L

30 days vacation

Flexible working time model

VBL pension scheme

Individual training opportunities

Health and sports programs

Respectful working environment

Qualifikationen

• Successfully completed a diploma or master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Very good command of the English language, both written and spoken.

Aufgaben

• Research scientific questions in metrological characterization of radar reflectivities.
• Participate in defining relevant questions and derive new research ideas.
• Supervise student assistants and guide them in scientific work.
• Maintain contact with research partners and represent the group at conferences.

Kenntnisse

Knowledge in radar technology

Knowledge in microwave measurement technology

Knowledge in signal processing

Very good command of English

Ausbildung

Diploma or master’s degree in electrical engineering

Jobbeschreibung

Academic staff member (f/m/d)

In the Department of Electrical Radio Technologies for Automated and Connected Vehicles Research Group at the Technische Universität Ilmenau (Germany) is a vacancy for a staff member starting from January 1st, 2026.

With our research, we want to contribute to making automated and connected driving a reality and enabling vehicles to move safely in traffic using communication and sensor technology. In the project we are developing methods for efficiently measuring the reflectivity of road users. The results of the project are needed to detect these road users more reliably and to enable a more robust vehicle‑to‑vehicle communication.

In addition to working on current research questions, the position offers the opportunity to help shape the organization of the research group and to contribute your ideas creatively. Furthermore, you will have the opportunity to obtain a doctoral degree through a doctoral project.

Responsibilities

• Research scientific questions in metrological characterization of radar reflectivities for use in automated and connected driving.
• Actively participate in defining further relevant questions and derive new research ideas within the project context.
• Supervise student assistants and guide them in scientific work.
• Maintain close contact with research partners and represent the group through presentations at conferences and symposia as well as through scientific publications.

Qualifications

• Successfully completed a diploma or master’s degree in electrical engineering, communications technology, or a comparable course of study at a university.
• Very good command of the English language, both written and spoken.

Following competences are desirable: ideally you already have knowledge in the fields of radar technology, microwave measurement technology, and signal processing, and are willing to conduct independent scientific work.

Please provide evidence of the qualifications required for the job by certificates and references.

What we offer you

• Attractive remuneration according to the collective agreement (TV‑L) including a special annual payment.
• Vacation entitlement of 30 days in the calendar year and additional days off on 24/31 December.
• Family‑friendly, flexible working time model.
• VBL pension scheme in the public sector.
• Wide range of individual training opportunities.
• Extensive health and sports programs.
• Respectful working environment at a renowned university.

The university stands in the fields of technology, mathematics and natural sciences, business and media for teaching and research at the highest level. It attaches particular importance to innovative teaching and interdisciplinary collaboration, pursues the vision of a cosmopolitan campus family, and adheres to Humboldt's ideals.

Technische Universität Ilmenau is holder of the “TOTAL E‑Quality” distinction and emphasizes gender equality. Severely disabled applicants with essentially identical professional suitability will be preferentially selected.

For further information please contact Thomas Dallmann, Phone [phone].

2025‑11‑09 23:59 (CET)