Researcher - Wireless System Design

Universität Siegen; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading academic institution in Germany is seeking a part-time researcher to conduct research on energy-efficient wireless communication and sensor systems. You will design and characterize sustainable antennas for IoT applications and publish your findings in international journals. The ideal candidate should have a master's degree in electrical engineering and strong motivation for scientific research. A good command of English is required; German is a plus.

Leistungen

Promotion of scientific qualification (e.g. PhD)

Flexible working hours

Health management services

Qualifikationen

• Very good university degree (M.Sc. or equivalent) in electrical engineering or equivalent field.
• Strong motivation to pursue a PhD and conduct independent research.
• Solid understanding of wireless communications and sensor systems.

Aufgaben

• Conduct research on energy-efficient wireless communication and sensor systems.
• Design and experimentally characterize antennas and wireless components.
• Publish research results and contribute to collaborative projects.

Kenntnisse

Intrinsic motivation for PhD

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Very good command of English

Team-oriented working style

Ausbildung

M.Sc. in Electrical Engineering or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Organisation/Company Universität Siegen Research Field Computer science » Informatics Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Country Germany Application Deadline 2 Dec 2025 - 22:59 (UTC) Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 39.83 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

We seek:

In the Faculty IV: School of Science and Technology, Professur für Nachrichtentechnik, we are looking for a researcher as of the next possible date at the following conditions:

• 100% = 39,83 hours
• Pay grade 13 TV-L
• limited for the duration of three years
• Conduct research on energy-efficient wireless communication and sensor systems.
• Design, model, and experimentally characterize sustainable antennas and wireless system components for Internet of Things (IoT) and industrial applications.
• Explore approaches to integrate or functionalize antennas for sensing applications in collaboration with partners in materials science and chemistry.
• Work within the interdisciplinary INCYTE Center for Nanoanalytics, Nanochemistry, and Cyber-Physical Sensor Technologies, benefiting from state-of-the-art laboratories and close cooperation with related disciplines.
• All research activities encompass modeling, design, and experimental characterization of the developed components and systems.
• Publish research results in international journals and conferences and actively contribute to collaborative research projects.
• Support teaching activities (e.g., in laboratory courses, exercises, or supervision of student theses).

Your profile:

• Very good university degree (M.Sc. or equivalent) in electrical engineering or an equivalent field of study (preferably with a focus on telecommunications, communications engineering, or related areas).
• Strong intrinsic motivation to pursue a PhD degree and conduct independent scientific research.
• Solid understanding of fundamental concepts in wireless communications and sensor systems.
• Desirable: preliminary knowledge in antennas, wave propagation, or radio-frequency engineering.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills as well as a proactive, team-oriented working style.
• Very good to excellent command of written and spoken English; German language skills are an advantage but not required.

Our range of services:

• Promotion of own scientific or artistic qualification according to the Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz [act on temporary employment in higher education] (e.g. PhD)
• Diverse opportunities to take on responsibility and make a visible contribution in the research and teaching environment
• A modern understanding of leadership and collaboration
• Good work-life balance, for example, through flexible working hours and work location, as well as support with child care
• Health management with a wide range of prevention and counseling services

We look forward to receiving your application by 02.12.2025.

Please apply exclusively via our job portal (https://jobs.uni-siegen.de ). Unfortunately, we cannot consider applications in writing or by e-mail.

Equal opportunities and diversity are promoted and embodied at the University of Siegen. The advertisement is explicitly addressed to people of all genders; applications from women will be given special consideration in accordance with the State Equal Opportunities Act. We also welcome applications from people with different personal, social, and cultural backgrounds, people with severe disabilities, and people of equal status.