Research Assistant (m/f/d) – Research Data Management

The University of Rostock offers a diverse, varied and challenging position in a tradition-conscious, yet innovative, modern and family-friendly university in a lively city by the sea.

At the Faculty of Computer Science and Electrical Engineering, Institute of Communications Engineering, Chair of of Communications Engineering we are filling the following position, subject to budgetary regulations, for a limited period of three years starting on October 1, 2026 or at the earliest possible date:

Start date
on October 1, 2026 or at the earliest possible date

Working hours

full-time with 40 hours

Remuneration
pay group 13 TV-L

Location
Rostock / Campus Südstadt

Tender number

W 85/2026

Limitation
limited for 3 years, the goal is to continue employment

Application time
2026-08-31

Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information:

HR department:

Pia-Lucy Dahl
Phone number: 0381/498-1291
E-mail: pia.dahl@uni-rostock.de

Department:

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Volker Kühn
Phone number: 0381/498-7330
E-mail: volker.kuehn@uni-rostock.de

THESE ARE YOUR TASKS:

• research in the area of communications engineering with the goal of a scientific qualification (Ph.D.)
• publishing research results, including in academic journals and at conferences
• preparing grant proposals to secure external funding
• academic, research-based teaching totaling approximately 4 SWS in the form of seminars and lab sessions in the field of communications engineering, with the goal of equipping students to conduct independent academic work
• supervision of theses
• preparation, supervision and correction of examinations

THIS MAKES YOU A GOOD FIT:

• completed academic degree (Diplom, Master’s or equivalent) in electrical engineering, information technology, physics or a related field, with at least a “good” grade
• in-depth knowledge of communications engineering
• strong programming skills in Python, MATLAB, or C
• fluency in spoken and written English; basic knowledge of German or a willingness to acquire it quickly
• willingness to work seriously and with dedication on a project aimed at advancing your own academic qualifications
• ability to work effectively in interdisciplinary teams
• communication skills for presenting research results and conducting courses

WE AS AN EMPLOYER:

Equal opportunities are important to us. We welcome applications from suitable severely disabled people or people from traditionally underrepresented groups. We aim to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching and therefore encourage suitably qualified women to apply. We welcome applications from people of other nationalities or with a migration background.

WE OFFER YOU:

FURTHER INFORMATION:

We will determine the experience level individually, taking into account your previous professional experience.

If you would like to work part-time in this position, this is possible subject to the requirements of the position.

The temporal limitation of the employment relationship is based on § 2 (1) Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz.

We look forward to receiving your application (cover letter, CV, degree certificate stating your final grade) by 31.08.2026 at the latest. We can only consider applications received via our homepage. Please send us your documents via the ‘Online application’ button at the end of a job offer. Unfortunately, we cannot accept e-mail applications.

Incomplete application documents may not be considered in the further course of the selection process.

Unfortunately, we can not cover application and travel costs.

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We look forward to receiving your application!