Research Associates / PhD Students

Tasks: obtaining independent and cooperative qualification through scientific research within one of
the PhD projects offered by the Research Training Group GRK 2430 (for more information, see
https://tu-dresden.de/ing/forschung/grk2430); training in the subject-specific scientific and
engineering fields of the PhD project through literature studies and by further specifying individual
objectives; Working on the individual doctoral project in close collaboration with other RTG members
(fellow students and supervisors); conducting experiments, drawing conclusions and interpreting
results; Sharing results on an internal RTG exchange platform; elaboration and presentation of newly
attained knowledge in the respective field of research; participation in lectures and workshops
according to the guidelines of the RTG agenda; supporting scientific graduation theses
(Bachelor/Master/Diploma) within the respective field of research; regular reporting on individual
research progress to the corresponding supervisors; publishing of research results in the form of
individual or joint publications in scientific journals and at international conferences; cooperative
maintenance of the exchange platform (database, information pages, etc.); summarizing the
individual research results of the PhD project in the form of a dissertation, submitted within the time
limit of 3 years.

Requirements: very good or good university degree (Master, diploma or equivalent) in one of the
following areas: mechanical engineering (textile technology, measurement technology, thermodynamics,
lightweight engineering), electrical engineering (sensors, actuators, automatic control),
materials science (elastomer processing), chemistry and physics, or modelling and simulation in any
of these areas. We are seeking first-class graduates with excellent expertise in the doctoral subjects
offered by the RTG, high interdisciplinary desire to learn and cooperate, advanced oral and written
English communication skills and the absolute willingness to complete the dissertation by the end of
the three-year research period.
TUD strives to employ more women in academia and research. We therefore expressly encourage women to apply. The University is a certified family-friendly university and offers a Dual Career Service. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If multiple candidates prove to be equally qualified, those with disabilities or with equivalent status pursuant to the German Social Code IX (SGB IX) will receive priority for employment.
Applications should be submitted in English and include the following documents: motivation letter stating research interests and preferred PhD sub-project of cohort III (further information: https://tu-dresden.de/ing/forschung/grk2430), curriculum vitae, degree certificates including lists of grades, recommendation letters, list of publications and, where appropriate copy of master thesis. Application documents should be submitted by July 2, 2024 (stamped arrival date of the university central mail service or the time stamp on the email server of TUD applies), preferably via the TUD SecureMail Portal https://securemail.tu-dresden.de by sending it as a single pdf file to [email protected] or to: TU Dresden, GRK 2430, Institut für Textilmaschinen und Textile Hochleistungswerkstofftechnik, Herrn Prof. Cherif, Helmholtzstr. 10, 01069 Dresden, Germany. Please submit copies only, as your application will not be returned to you. The interviews are preferably conducted via web meeting. Expenses incurred in attending an interview cannot be reimbursed.
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