The Chair of Production Systems (LPS) at the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering is seeking a Research Associate.
The position involves two main tasks: establishing a research area in the field of Design for Automation and managing the chair's finances, personnel and project management.
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Summary
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Benefits
- Challenging and varied tasks with a high degree of personal responsibility
- Employment at one of Germany's largest universities, part of the University Alliance Ruhr
- A qualified training program
- Collaboration in a dedicated and appreciative team
Requirements
- Completed PhD in Mechanical Engineering
- Practical experience in the automation-oriented development of gripping, feeding and fixture designs as well as their manufacturing or similar experience in the design of automation systems
- Experience with modern AI and VR methodologies in construction
- Sound knowledge and several years of practical experience in the funding landscape, in order to track calls for proposals, build project consortia tailored to the task and implement the application process in a targeted manner.
- Relevant experience in managing research projects, especially financial and resource planning, and detailed knowledge of the implementation of reporting and accounting procedures.
- Practical experience in the human resources department of a university chair and employee responsibility
- Several years of experience in the financial administration of a university chair
- Experience in independently conducting teaching courses
- Experience in managing workshops and test fields is an advantage.
Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Konrad Adenauer Foundation Scholarship
Application Deadline
March 31, 2026How To Apply
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