Research Associate (Solar and Plant Technology) | Wissenschaftliche:r Mitarbeiter:in (m/w/d), EG 13 TV-H

Universität Kassel

Kassel, Hessen, Hessen, Deutschland
Published Feb 8, 2026
Full-time
Fixed-term

Job Summary

This role is ideal for a highly motivated professional seeking scientific collaboration in cutting-edge research and teaching focused on Solar and Plant Technology, with the distinct opportunity to pursue a doctorate. The core focus involves independently conceptualizing and evaluating thermal storage solutions for complex district heating networks, ensuring alignment with current and future constraints across energy producers, consumers, and the grid. Day-to-day tasks include scientific contributions to ongoing projects, teaching responsibilities, and managing independent communication with external project partners, plant constructors, and planners. Successful candidates must hold a Master's degree (or equivalent) in Engineering or Physics, specializing in Renewable Energies or Thermal Energy Technology, coupled with strong knowledge and professional experience in district heating network transformation, simulation of heat pumps and storage, and data time series analysis. This temporary position offers significant professional growth in the sustainable energy sector.

Required Skills

Education

Master's degree (or equivalent) in Engineering Sciences or Physics (Specialization: Renewable Energies or Thermal Energy Technology)

Experience

  • Professional experience in data time series analysis.
  • Professional experience related to renewable energies in district heating and network transformation.
  • Experience in simulation of energy producers (especially heat pumps) and storage for district heating.
  • Experience in planning and conceptualizing heat supply systems (Advantageous).
  • Experience in processing geodata using GIS software like QGIS (Advantageous).

Languages

Not specified

Additional

  • Temporary contract until March 31, 2027. Opportunity for doctoral studies (Promotion) is provided. Required degree must be available by the start date (March 1, 2026).