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The University of Rostock offers a diverse, varied and challenging position in a tradition-conscious, yet innovative, modern and family-friendly university in a lively city by the sea.

At the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Marine Technologies, Chair of Marine Technology, subject to allocation of funds, we are filling the following position at the earliest possible date on a temporary basis for a period of 3 years:

Research Assistant (m/f/d) - Marine Technology

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Start date
at the earliest possible date
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Working hours
 full-time with 40 hours
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Remuneration pay group 13 TV-L
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Location Rostock
Tender number
 W 50/2025
Limitation limited for 3 years
Application time 2025-06-19

Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information:

HR department:

Julia Kluth
Phone number: 0381/498-1317

Department:

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Sascha Kosleck
Phone number: 0381/498-9230
E-mail: sascha.kosleck@uni-rostock.de

THESE ARE YOUR TASKS:

  • research in the field of ocean engineering with the aim of scientific qualification (doctorate)
  • carry out theoretical and experimental research in the areas of renewable marine energies, marine research technology, underwater technology, deep-sea engineering, and offshore aquaculture
  • supervise laboratories and large-scale research equipment, including further development and new design of specialized test rigs
  • scientific teaching, primarily in English, in the amount of approx. 4 semester hour per week in the form of seminars, exercises or practical courses in the field of Sustainable Maritime Engineering (Naval Architecture, Ocean Engineering, Underwater Technology) whereby the research-based transfer of specialist knowledge and skills to students is central and they are instructed to work scientifically on their own due to the scientific nature of teaching
  • supervise student theses (project, bachelor's, and master's theses) and support the academic advising and mentoring of students at the institute
  • acquire third-party funding
  • publish research results in relevant academic outlets
  • contribute to organizational, planning, and administrative tasks within the institute

THIS MAKES YOU A GOOD FIT:

  • completed university degree (German diploma, master’s degree, or comparable degree) in ocean engineering, naval architecture and marine engineering, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, physics, mathematics, or a comparable field with at least good results
  • desirable are first experience in theoretical and experimental research in the field of ocean engineering
  • interest in and ability to conduct independent scientific work as well as practical experimental investigations in the field of ocean engineering
  • minimum physical aptitude for operating large-scale research equipment (e.g. wind tunnel, circulating water channel, and experimental work in the marine technology laboratories in Rostock, including wind tunnel, circulating channel, pressure tank, and deep-sea tank) as well as for teaching and conducting experiments in the above-mentioned laboratories
  • confident command of the English language, both written and spoken
  • good command of the German language is desirable or willingness to acquire it within a short period
  • willingness to work seriously and with commitment on a project of one's own scientific qualification (doctorate)
  • ability to organize oneself and to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary research team

WE AS AN EMPLOYER:

Equal opportunities are important to us. We welcome applications from suitable severely disabled people or people from traditionally underrepresented groups. We aim to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching and therefore encourage suitably qualified women to apply. We welcome applications from people of other nationalities or with a migration background.

WE OFFER YOU:

FURTHER INFORMATION:

We will determine the experience level individually, taking into account your previous professional experience.

If you would like to work part-time in this position, this is possible subject to the requirements of the position.

The temporal limitation of the employment relationship is based on § 2 (1) Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz.

We look forward to receiving your application (cover letter, CV, degree certificate stating your final grade) by 19.06.2025 at the latest. We can only consider applications received via our homepage. Please send us your documents via the ‘Online application’ button at the end of a job offer. Unfortunately, we cannot accept e-mail applications.

Incomplete application documents may not be considered in the further course of the selection process.

Unfortunately, we can not cover application and travel costs.

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We look forward to receiving your application!

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