The Institute of Energy and Climate Research – Postdoc in HiL Methods

The Institute of Energy and Climate Research Energy Systems Engineering (IEK-10) focuses on hardware-in-the-loop(HiL) methods. As part of this new team, IEK aim at establishing a world-leading facility for the development and verification of decentralized solutions for the control of modern energy systems.

IEK are looking for a person that will lead this team. You will be responsible of the design, development and operation of the Hardware In the Loop infrastructure and of the scientific outcome of the associated group of researchers.

Responsibilities

• Develop – together with Prof. Benigni – a plan for the development of the research team
  
• Design, development and operation of a “hardware-in-the-loop” laboratory
  
• Supervise research assistants (PhD), MS and BS students and software developers working in this area
  
• Oversee the acquisition process of the needed laboratory equipment
  
• Participate in the development of research proposals to be submitted to external agencies
  
• Giving presentations at conferences and develop scientific publications
  
• Publications in scientific journals
  
• Helping with establishing cooperations/networks (e.g., RWTH, IEK, Helmholtz)

Requirements

• Very well completed scientific university (Master and PhD) studies in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Computer or Computational Engineering Science
  
• Extended publication record
  
• Very good communication skills in English

Significant previous experience

• Hardware-in-the-loop and real-time simulation
  
• FPGA programming
  
• Control methods development
  
• Communication protocols
  

IEK’S offers

• A highly motivated research group in one of the biggest research centres in Europe
  
• Participation in project meetings and conferences
  
• Opportunity to contribute to the development of a leading HiL facility
  
• Possibility of familiarization with the areas of responsibility as well as an extensive range of further training
  
• A position initially limited to 3 years
  
• Attractive flexitime arrangements and a wide range of options for reconciling work and family
  
• Full-time position with the option of slightly reduced working hours
  
• Salary and social benefits in conformity with the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Civil Service (TVöD)

How to Apply

To apply for this post, follow the instructions given in the link.

Highlights

QUALIFICATION: PhD

JOB TYPE: Postdoctoral

DISCIPLINE: Physics

HOURS: Full Time

DURATION: Permanent

More Information: The Institute of Energy and Climate Research Energy Systems Engineering(IEK)