The Department of Automation and Sensorics in Networked Systems (ASN) at the University of Kassel invites applications for a Research Associate (PhD Student or PostDoc) full-time (currently 40 hours per week) position in the field of
“Artificial intelligence-based methods for future low-carbon power systems”
At the Department of Automation and Sensorics in Networked Systems, methods from automatic control, artificial intelligence, and networked systems are combined and used for applications in the area of complex energy systems with a high share of decentralized, uncertain, renewable infeed. Our goal is to use these methods to enable future low-carbon energy systems that enable sustainable economies. Currently, we are looking for support to establish the newly founded department.
Your tasks:
- Teaching activities in the area of control and optimization of future power grids as well as data-based modeling and sensor fusion.
- Development of teaching and research infrastructure (e.g. simulation server, laboratory experiments).
- Work on a research area in the field of artificial intelligence-based methods for future power grids.
- Scientific assistance in research and teaching.
- Developing and contributing to publications.
Requirements:
- Above-average academic university degree (diploma, master's degree or equivalent) in electrical engineering/information technology, mechanical engineering, technical cybernetics, applied mathematics, or similar. The required degree must be received by the hiring date at the latest.
- Strong knowledge of systems theory, such as multivariable control and system identification.
- Careful, independent, and team-oriented work ethic.
- Good verbal and written expression skills (German and English).
Beneficial:
- Teaching experience.
- Knowledge in the field of power systems with a high share of renewable energies.
- Knowledge in numerical optimization, artificial intelligence, data-based modeling and sensor fusion.
- Ability and motivation for interdisciplinary collaboration.
For questions, please contact Prof. Dr.-Ing. Christian A. Hans, e-mail: hans@uni-kassel.de.
Our offer:
As an employee of the University of Kassel
- you will be offered an interesting and diverse range of tasks within the framework of a modern and ambitious university,
- you will be part of an interdisciplinary team with a good and collegial working atmosphere,
- you will have the opportunity to participate in professional and interdisciplinary further education measures,
- your workplace is centrally located in the city of Kassel with good public transport connections, which you can currently use for free.
In addition, you will benefit from the advantages of employment in the public service such as:
- an additional company pension (VBL),
- an optional child supplement in accordance with TV-Hessen, a family-friendly university (including childcare for emergencies),
- an annual bonus
- an entitlement to capital-accumulation benefits,
- a promotion of voluntary commitment,
- low-cost participation in university sports and a full range of fitness activities as part of Unifit, as well as workplace health management.
Please send your application with the usual informative documents, stating the reference number (36182) in the subject line, via the online form at https://stellen.uni-kassel.de/jobposting/f56e4970592fbff70850e3ee4f9695f64c78e7840. We have compiled further information for you in our FAQ.
In exceptional cases, we will also accept your application documents in paper form addressed to: The President of the University of Kassel, 34109 Kassel, Germany, or via mail to bewerbungen@uni-kassel.de, stating the reference number (36182).
In the case of postal applications, please submit only copies of your documents (no folders), as these cannot be returned. All documents will be destroyed after completion of the selection process in compliance with data protection regulations.
The protection of your personal information is very important to us, so we will handle your personal information with care. By your application, you allow us the storage and use in the sense of the Hessian Data Protection and Freedom of Information Act. You can object to this at any time. Your personal data will be deleted.
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Information and FAQ about applying for a job offer:
https://www.uni-kassel.de/uni/universitaet/stellenangebote/hinweise-und-faq-zur-bewerbung-auf-ein-stellenangebot
The University of Kassel is very interested in the professional satisfaction of its employees. It is distinguished as a family-friendly university and, in the interests of equal opportunities, strives to offer everyone the same opportunities for development and to counteract existing disadvantages. It promotes the Family Welcome Service and also the Dual Career Service for positions that are scientifically and academically filled. One of the strategic goals of the University of Kassel is to significantly increase the proportion of women in research and teaching. Applications from women are therefore particularly welcome. Seriously handicapped and equivalent applicants are given preference if they have the same suitability, qualifications and professional performance. Full-time positions are generally divisible (except when filling civil servant positions). Applications indicating the Position Number, which may be in digital form, should be sent to the President of the University of Kassel, 34109 Kassel, Germany quoting the applicable reference number.
