Electrical Engineer (Research Associate) | Elektroingenieur (m/w/d)

Technische Universität Dresden

Dresden, Sachsen, Deutschland
Published Aug 1, 2025
Full-time
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Job Summary

This role is for a Research Associate in Electrical Engineering at the Technical University of Dresden, a leading German research institution. The successful candidate will focus on high-voltage direct current (HVDC) transmission systems, specifically investigating discharge behavior in atmospheric air under non-standard impulse voltage forms. Day-to-day tasks include conducting literature reviews, designing and setting up experiments to generate non-standard impulse voltage forms, performing experimental investigations on discharge initiation and propagation, and developing a multiphysical computational model to verify experimental results. This position offers an excellent opportunity for scientific qualification, typically leading to a doctorate, within a supportive and dynamic team environment.

Required Skills

Education

University degree (Diplom, Master) in Electrical Power Engineering or related disciplines

Experience

  • Professional experience in high-voltage direct current (HVDC) systems
  • Experience with calculation programs based on the Finite Element Method
  • Experience in experimental work

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Opportunity for scientific further qualification (typically doctorate)