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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) Postdoc

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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 67/2024
Limitation

limited for a period of 3 years

Application time 2024-07-31

Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information:

HR department

Mrs Kristin Paul

Phone number: 0381/498-1330

E-mail: kristin.paul@uni-rostock.de

Chair of Solid Construction:

Mr Prof. Dr. Panagiotis Spyridis

Phone number: 0381/498-3540

E-mail: panagiotis.spyridis@uni-rostock.de

THESE ARE YOUR TASKS:

  • research in the field of structural engineering - particularly on sustainability and resilience of concrete infrastructure - with the aim of scientific qualification (habilitation)
  • academic teaching to the extent of approx. 4 hours per week (SWS) in the form of teaching and exercise courses in the field of structural and construction engineering (tentatively composite structures and repair & strengthening of concrete structures), whereby the focus is on the research-based transfer of specialist knowledge and skills to students and the students are primarily to be instructed to work independently scientifically through the scientific design of the teaching
  • working on research and other third-party funded projects and participating in the application process for research projects
  • undertaking scientific organisational tasks
  • publishing research results

THIS MAKES YOU A GOOD FIT:

  • completed scientific university degree (state examination, diploma, master's or comparable degree) in civil engineering or a related engineering or applied natural sciences
  • completed or nearing completion doctorate in the field of structural engineering or similar/relevant sciences
  • scientific expertise in the following area, proven through scientific publications in indexed/refereed journals or compendiums:
    • innovative structural assessment methods for robustness and reliability under severe events, with emphasis on concrete infrastructures in maritime areas and/or underground
  • experience in the preparation of research proposals and in the acquisition of third-party funding
  • experience in one or more of the following areas is desirable
    • Digital methods and automations in civil engineering (e.g. modular or robotised construction, artificial intelligence, computational statistics and machine learning in conjunction with non-linear FE modelling
    • Quantification of risk and quality under uncertainty
    • Sustainable structural repairs and upgrades for service life extension
  • 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

WE AS AN EMPLOYER:

Equal opportunities are important to us. We welcome applications from suitable severely disabled people or people with equal opportunities. 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:

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 31.07.2024 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.

Become part of the team

We seek a motivated, experienced, and highly skilled Post-Doctoral Researcher in Structural Concrete Engineering to join our team. You will play a key role in the recently established Chair of Concrete Construction and the newly introduced MSc Curriculum in Civil Engineering, fostering excellence in civil engineering at the renowned University of Rostock..

We look forward to receiving your application!

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