Research Assistant (m/f/d) Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Professorship for Medical Engineering

Overview

Research Assistant (m/f/d) in the Faculty of Electrical Engineering, Professorship for Medical Engineering at Helmut-Schmidt-Universität/Universität der Bundeswehr Hamburg. The position is available as of 01.01.2026 for a limited period until 31.12.2028, within the third-party funded research project “Multi-Frequency SAS”. The activity follows TVöD pay group 13 (39 hours per week).

Responsibilities

• Signal processing for synthetic aperture sonar
• Possibility of further academic qualification (e.g. doctorate or habilitation)
• Carrying out general administrative work as well as academic activities in academic self-administration

Qualification Requirements

• A completed university degree (Diplom [univ.] or Master) in electrical engineering, information technology, communications engineering, physics or a related discipline
• In-depth knowledge of digital signal processing
• Proficiency in a programming language (Python, MATLAB or C++)

Further Desired

• English language skills at least B2 CEFR
• Enthusiasm for research in an international team
• Interest in a sophisticated application of digital signal processing for (hydro-)acoustics

Benefits and Position Features

• Support from experts and guidance from highly qualified researchers
• Networking opportunities through conferences, seminars and research events
• Capital-forming benefits, annual bonus payment, and company pension scheme
• Flexible working hours and DeutschlandJobTicket with employer subsidy
• Childcare support if eligible
• Opportunities for targeted personnel development and further training
• Budget-friendly campus meals and access to workplace health promotion
• Free parking and access to Bundeswehr car-sharing service

Employment Type and Conditions

The employment is based on TVöD in conjunction with the Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz (German Act on Fixed-Term Scientific Contracts). In principle, activities correspond to pay group 13 (E 13). Part-time employment is possible. The start date may change due to the tendering procedure. The Federal Armed Forces promote equality and welcome applications from women and severely disabled persons; applications are considered on an individual basis.

Application Information

For questions related to scientific or technical aspects, contact Prof. Dr.-Ing. Fickenscher, Tel.: 040 6541-2770 or tfi@hsu-hh.de. More information at www.hsu-hh.de and www.hsu-hh.de/medeng/.

Please send your application with the usual documents (PDF) quoting Reference Number ET-2125 by 05.10.2025 to personalabteilung@hsu-hh.de. Applications without a reference number will not be considered and will be deleted for data protection reasons.