This doctoral position is examining the topics of fault detection and diagnosis, as well as advanced control methods.
This position is initially offered for a three-year period, which can be extended to a maximum of six years.
Your tasks
Your job tasks includes the following responsibilities:
- Research in the area of fault detection and diagnosis as well as advanced control methods.
- Teaching seminars and laboratories in the area of automation engineering
- Supervision of projects as well as bachelor’s and master’s students
- Applying for research grants
- Contribution to the scientific community
Your profile
For being part of the selection process is needed:
- University degree (Master or equivalent) in the general area of process control, automation engineering, and process (or chemical) engineering
- excellent English skills (in reading, writing, speaking, and listening)
Following competences are desirable:
- Familiarity with Microsoft Word, MATLAB, and computer programming
- Ability to work independently (self-motivated)
- Knowledge of German is beneficial
Please provide evidence of the qualifications required for the job by certificates and references and please provide the following documents:
- Cover Letter
- Complete Curriculum Vitæ (CV), including all publications, patents, education, and conference presentations
- Either one conference or journal article with a length of at least six pages and in English (a link to the article, if freely available online will suffice) OR a copy of the master’s thesis (if it be in English or German).
- A four-page research proposal providing an outline for a potential doctorate in the aforementioned areas. It should focus on a specific topic within the areas mentioned above. It should contain a literature review, potential research questions (objectives), and a research plan. It can be assumed for the purposes of this research plan that a doctorate will be three years.
- all university transcripts (both bachelor‘s and master’s). If the transcripts are not in English or German, an English translation and the originals must be provided.
- Other relevant information
In principle, the job is also suitable for part-time employment. The extent to which a part-time request can be granted, in particular with regard to the location and extent of part-time work, will be examined on the basis of the needs of the service.
What we offer you:
- attractive remuneration according to collective agreement (as per TV-L) incl. granting of a special annual payment
- vacation entitlement of 30 days in the calendar year and additional days off on 24 / 31 December
- family-friendly, flexible working time model
- VBL - pension scheme in the public sector
- wide range of individual training opportunities
- extensive health and sports programs
- respectful working environment at a renowned university
