Research Associate for Development and Application of Grid Sensor Measurement Technology | wiss. Mitarbeiterin bzw. Mitarbeiter (m/w/d) Entwicklung und Nutzung von Gittersensormesstechnik

Technische Universität Dresden Arbeitsstätte Dresden

Dresden, Sachsen, Deutschland
Published Dec 18, 2025
Part-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

This Research Associate position at TU Dresden focuses on the development and application of innovative grid sensor measurement technology for analyzing flow parameters in thermohydraulic experimental facilities. The role involves hands-on scientific work, including designing sensor technology for spatially resolved measurement of gas content and flow velocity, evaluating different sensor variants, building and characterizing miniaturized transducer sensors, and conducting experimental studies on real test rigs. Candidates must hold a very good university degree (Master's or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering, Precision Engineering, Physics, or a related field, possess strong experimental skills, and demonstrate interdisciplinary thinking. This fixed-term, part-time position (75%) offers the opportunity for further scientific qualification, typically leading to a PhD, making it ideal for aspiring researchers committed to cutting-edge measurement techniques in energy and process engineering.

Required Skills

Education

Very good scientific university degree (Diploma, Master) in Electrical Engineering, Precision Engineering, Physics, or a closely related field. Opportunity for PhD qualification.

Experience

  • Professional experience in scientific research and development
  • Practical experimental skills and abilities
  • Experience in independent scientific work

Languages

English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Fixed-term contract until October 31, 2028 (according to WissZeitVG). Part-time employment (75% of regular weekly working hours). Strong mathematical and physical fundamentals are desired.