Engineer or similar (f/m/x)

Scientific activities/projects 

Enter the fascinating world of the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) and help shape the future through research and innovation! We offer an exciting and inspiring working environment driven by the expertise and curiosity of our 11,000 employees from 100 nations and our unique infrastructure. Together, we develop sustainable technologies and thus contribute to finding solutions to global challenges. Would you like to join us in addressing this major future challenge? Then this is your place!

For our Institute for the Protection of Maritime Infrastructures in Bremerhaven we are looking for an

Engineer or similar (f/m/x)

Research and development of methods for assessing the resilience of maritime energy systems

What to expect:

The DLR Institute for the Protection of Maritime Infrastructures is a leading research and development center specializing in maritime security. Our mission is to enhance the resilience and robustness of maritime socio-technical infrastructures, with a particular focus on energy security as a critical component.

We are seeking a highly motivated individual to advance research in innovative energy storage technologies across diverse maritime use cases. This role emphasizes improving infrastructure resilience while addressing the challenges of integrating renewable energy sources.

Your tasks:

• conduct research and develop advanced methods for modeling maritime energy systems
• analyze specific use cases to identify and evaluate energy storage solutions
• collaborate across disciplines with national and international research teams and end-user groups
• publish and present your findings in leading scientific journals and at industry conferences

We offer:

• a dynamic research environment in a diverse and interdisciplinary team
• data and model-based analyses and development of methods for the assessment of critical maritime infrastructures
• active participation in an international project and close collaboration with partner groups
• cooperation with industry partners to achieve practice-oriented results
• possibility to do a doctorate as part of the temporary position

Become part of our team and help shape the future of maritime energy systems in a resilient and sustainable way. If you are interested in a challenging job in a future-oriented field of research, we look forward to receiving your application!

What we expect from you:

• completed scientific university degree (Master / Diploma Uni) in engineering (e.g. in the field of electrical engineering) or other courses of study relevant to the job.
• knowledge in the development, modeling and simulation of energy systems
• basic experience in programming for numerical analyses (e.g. MATLAB, Octave, Python or similar)
• good oral and written communication skills in English

What we offer:

DLR stands for diversity, appreciation and equality for all people. We promote independent work and the individual development of our employees both personally and professionally. To this end, we offer numerous training and development opportunities. Equal opportunities are of particular importance to us, which is why we want to increase the proportion of women in science and management in particular. Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preference if they are qualified.

Further information:

Starting date: immediately

Duration of contract: initially limited to three years 

Type of employment: Full-time (part-time possible)

Remuneration: up to the German TVöD 13

Vacancy-ID: 99066

Contact:

Dr. Frank Sill Torres

0417 924199 01

Dr. Arto Niemi

0417 924199 13

DLR - Helmholtz / Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt

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