Research Associate / Doctoral Candidate (Electrical Engineering) | wiss. Mitarbeiterin bzw. Mitarbeiter / Doktorandin bzw. Doktorand (m/w/d)

Technische Universität Dresden Arbeitsstätte Dresden

Dresden, Sachsen, Deutschland
Published Nov 27, 2025
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

This role offers a highly focused opportunity for a Research Associate or Doctoral Candidate to contribute to cutting-edge research in Networked Energy Systems at TU Dresden, specifically within the 'Smart Grid' working group. The successful candidate will be instrumental in developing novel methods for grid and system control, addressing increasing system dynamics, and managing the chair's network control system. Day-to-day tasks involve scientific teaching, research activities, system maintenance, project acquisition support, and publishing results in international forums. Key requirements include a very good university degree in Electrical Engineering (focus on Power Engineering) and fluency in both German and English. This position is ideal for an ambitious professional seeking scientific qualification, typically leading to a PhD, within a collaborative and successful research environment focused on topics like Smart Grids, Power Quality, and Network Control Technology.

Required Skills

Education

Very good scientific university degree in Electrical Engineering (specialization: electrical power engineering); Doctoral qualification (Promotion) is the goal of the position.

Experience

  • Professional experience in scientific research and teaching activities
  • Experience in setting up, maintaining, and managing network control systems
  • Solid knowledge of network control technology and associated protocols
  • Experience with computer-aided solutions for engineering tasks

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Fixed-term contract for 36 months (with option for extension); Position aimed at achieving further scientific qualification (typically a doctorate).