Research Associate | wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in (w/m/d)

Job Summary

This position is located within the Department of Electrical Appliances and Systems at the TU Ilmenau, focusing on a DFG-funded project regarding the DC insulation behavior of low-voltage cables. As a Research Associate, you will be responsible for the design, testing, and commissioning of high-voltage experimental setups to characterize PVC cable systems under electrical, thermal, and moisture stress. Your daily work involves statistical test planning, data analysis from PDC and FDS measurements, and developing numerical models using RC network theory and COMSOL Multiphysics. You will collaborate interdisciplinary with project partners, publish research findings in journals, and present at conferences. This role is highly attractive for those seeking to pursue a PhD in a prestigious university environment, offering flexible working hours, public service benefits, and a focus on cutting-edge dielectric research.