Job Advertisement W 29/2024
The University of Rostock offers a diverse, varied and demanding job in a tradition-conscious, yet innovative, modern and family-friendly university in a lively city by the sea.
At the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Chair of Solid Construction, subject to budgetary provisions, 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) - specialising in sustainable concrete construction
EG 13 TV-L, full-time employment, 40 hours/week, limited, qualification position
Tasks and Responsibilities
- research in the field of structural engineering and building materials science (focus: sustainable concrete construction) with the aim of scientific qualification (habilitation)
- participate in the planning and development of laboratory facilities for building materials research in concrete construction
- take on scientific organisational tasks
- scientific teaching in the amount of approx. 4 hours per week (SWS) in the form of teaching and exercise courses in the field of structural engineering and building materials science, 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
- work on research and other third-party funded projects and participating in the application process for research projects
- publish research results
Requirements
- completed university degree (diploma, master's degree or comparable degree) in civil engineering or a related engineering or applied natural science
- completed or nearing completion doctorate in the field of structural engineering or a related engineering or building materials science
- scientific expertise in the following area, proven through scientific publications in indexed/refereed journals or compendiums:
- Sustainability and circular processes in concrete construction, including Recycling/Reuse, Life-Cycle Engineering, design and applications with low-impact concrete and automations for climate friendly concrete construction
- experience in experimental research on concrete materials and components, in the preparation of research proposals and in the acquisition of third-party funding
- desirable is experience in the following areas: Digital methods in civil engineering, non-linear material modelling, artificial intelligence, applied statistics or probabilistics, structural safety or reliability, robustness and climate resilience of structures, concrete structures in maritime areas, underground structures
- experience and willingness to teach and, in connection with this, a good command of German and English in writing and speaking
- willingness to achieve, ability to work in a team and confident demeanour, independent and proactive way of working
- willingness to work with commitment and dedication towards the realisation of own scientific qualification
Our offer
- Employment relationship in accordance with the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service of the Federal States (TV-L) with the employer Land Mecklenburg-Vorpommern, represented by the University of Rostock
- remuneration with salary group 13 if personal and collective agreement requirements are met
- an individual assignment of the experience level according to the collective agreement, taking into account your previous professional experience
- 30 days annual vacation and annual special payment; additional pension plan (VBL)
- flexible working hours
- various offers for health promotion and work-life balance, e.g. through our family office or our URgesund health management system
- multitude of continuing education opportunities, including language courses, IT courses, seminars for professional development
- participation in the extensive range of university sports activities
University of Rostock as an employer
Equal opportunities are important to us. We welcome applications from suitable severely disabled persons or persons of equal status. We aim to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching and therefore encourage relevantly qualified women to apply. We welcome applications from people of other nationalities or with a migration background.
Formal notes
In principle, the position is also suitable for part-time employment. If corresponding applications are received, we will consider whether the part-time wishes can be met within the scope of official feasibilities.
The temporal limitation of the employment relationship is based on § 2 (1) WissZeitVG.
If desired, the staff council can be consulted during the selection process. Please enclose an informal request for this with your application documents.
We look forward to receiving your online application with complete, informative documents (cover letter, resume, diploma with indication of final grade) by 31.05.2024 at the latest. Only applications received via our application portal and containing all requested documents will be considered.
Unfortunately, application and travel costs cannot be covered by the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern.
For further information please contact:
| Chair of Solid Construction | Mr. Prof. Panagiotis Spyridis, Tel. 0381/498-3540 |
| HR department | Mrs. Lisa Herrmann, Tel. 0381 / 498-1320 |
