Research Assistant / Research Associate

RESEARCH ASSISTANT / RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (M/F/D)

AT TC MAINBURG

Full-time, temporary for two years

Technology Campus Mainburg

Application deadline: 15.04.2025

Starting date: 01.05.2025

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MAIN TASKS

As a research assistant, you will be responsible for setting up a research focus in the areas of building energy technology or sustainable construction / digitalization and AI in building technology at TC Mainburg. This includes researching current issues, creating a topic map, developing and identifying research projects, organizing the internal and external exchange of knowledge and experience and developing a doctoral project in the research area of building energy technology. In addition to acquiring third-party funding in collaboration with (international) partners and expanding the research network in the Global South, you will be involved in researching and identifying suitable research tenders and third-party funding providers. You will also support the preparation and formulation of research proposals and the acquisition of (international) project partners based on the research focus. In addition, you will provide support in scientific publication activities and participate in teaching, particularly in the design of suitable courses. The opportunity to do a doctorate is generally given and actively supported.

YOUR PROFILE

You have a university degree (Diploma Uni / Master) in building and energy technology, applied computer science or a comparable field. You already have practical experience in the planning and implementation of building technology and have knowledge of building automation. You also have an understanding of current scientific and technological developments in building technology.

Knowledge of national and international funding mechanisms and funding legislation as well as an interest in research cooperation with the Global South are desirable. In addition, you have programming skills, presentation, moderation and workshop techniques, very good written and spoken English and are a team player with a high degree of creativity. Independent and goal-oriented action as well as an above-average level of ambition round off your profile.

BENEFITS AND SUBSIDIES

You benefit from the financial advantages and allowances of the public sector, such as capital-forming benefits, special annual payments, a company pension scheme and regular collectively agreed salary increases.

FLEXIBLE WORKING HOURS

A good work-life balance for our employees is a matter of course for us. Generous home office arrangements and flexible working hours without core working hours make it possible to reconcile work and family as well as leisure time in the best possible way.

HEALTH PROMOTION

We want you to stay healthy and promote your health through free university sports, company sports during working hours and subsidized, low-calorie meals in our canteen.

INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENT

With students from over 100 nations, we are Bavaria's most international university. We also offer our employees an international exchange as part of staff mobility.

MODERN WORKPLACE

A modern and well-equipped workplace is available for you in a rapidly growing study and research institution. We are no strangers to digitalization - a very good IT infrastructure and modern tools form the basis for our day-to-day work.

DIVERSE SUPPORT

We support you in your search for an apartment, school or childcare (our own daycare center on the Deggendorf campus) and offer you the opportunity to continue your education regularly, take part in free language courses and much more!

CONTACT AND APPLICATION

If you are interested in a position at Deggendorf Institute of Technology, we look forward to receiving your application with the usual documents (CV, certificates, proof of professional background and the relevant subject-related references). Please apply exclusively via our application portal, which you can access via the "Apply now" button.

Our HRM team will answer any questions you may have about the application process. You can also connect with us on LinkedIn!