University assistant predoctoral (all genders)

Your responsibilities – what awaits you: 

• Perform research into future networked systems, with emphasis on one of the following two domains:
  • wireless sensing or
  • resilience in networks
• Perform independent scientific work with the aim to submit a dissertation and acquire a doctoral degree in Technical Sciences  
• Teach exercise and lab courses such as:
  • “Mobile Communications” and “Wireless Networks” in the Master’s programme “Information and Communications Engineering”  
  • “Physics for Engineers: Electricity and Magnetism” in the Bachelor’s programmes “Information and Communications Engineering” and “Robotics and Artificial Intelligence”  
• Participate in research projects of the group
• Participate in administrative and organisational tasks of the department (e.g., website, research database, organisation of workshops)  
• Mentor and co-advise students
• Assist in public relations activities of the department and the faculty 

Your profile (formal requirements): 

• Completed Diploma or Master’s degree from a recognised university in the field of information and communications engineering, electrical and computer engineering, or closely related fields. 
  This requirement must be fulfilled two weeks before the starting date at the latest; hence, the last possible deadline for meeting this requirement is December 28, 2026.
• Fundamental knowledge in at least three of the following five areas, proven by respective 
  courses (passed with “very good” or “good”) and answers in interview questions:  
  • Wireless communications and sensing (e.g., radio propagation, physical layer techniques, 
    Wi-Fi sensing, integrated communications and sensing)
  • Communication networks and protocols (e.g., Wi-Fi, cellular, ad hoc networks, sensor 
    networks, medium access, routing, security and privacy, higher layer protocols)
  • Resilience in networks (e.g., resilience analysis, resilience design, fault tolerance, self-
    healing, multi-layer networks, concurrent shocks, resilience metrics, AI for resilience)  
  • Simulation of dynamic and stochastic networks (e.g., simulation tools, simulation 
    methodology, emergence, tipping points, performance)
  • Mathematical analysis of dynamic and stochastic networks (e.g., network theory, stochastic processes, stochastic geometry, nonlinear dynamics)
• Advanced programming skills, preferably in Python, C/C++, or R; alternatively in Java or C#
• Fluent in written and spoken English
• Very good scientific communication and dissemination skills (scientific writing and oral presentations), i.e., the ability to present with clarity and rigour a technical subject 
   

This distinguishes you additionally:  

• Knowledge of German (on a level suited for undergraduate teaching and PR activities)
• Good social competences and ability to work in a team
• Expertise in collaboration with industrial partners
• Expertise in experimental/hands-on work with wireless systems
• Relevant experience abroad
• First scientific contributions like co-authorship in publications 

The employment contract is concluded for the position as university assistant (predoctoral) and stipulates a starting salary of € 3,776.10 gross per month (14 times a year; previous experience deemed relevant to the job can be recognized)