Research associate (m/w/d) - 39,83 h/Wo - 4 years

Ruhr-Universität Bochum

Raum Bochum

Dein Job

The Chair of Building materials technology at the Faculty of Civil and environmental engineering is looking for a

research associate (m,f,x), for 4years, 39,83 hours per week, TVL E13

Our research and teaching focus on various areas of construction materials with emphasis on concrete and innovative mineral-bonded composites. Open questions in the basic research of cement-bound construction materials as well as practice-oriented questions about the sustainability and durability of concrete are addressed. The predominantly experimental research is carried out in our laboratories as well as in the structural testing laboratory KIBKON of the faculty.

As part of the newly established Collaborative Research Center CRC 1683 “Interaction Methods for the Modular Reuse of Existing Structures”, funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG), we are looking for a motivated and creative individual who has a particular affinity for materials science in construction and is interested in achieving a doctoral degree in this field. Specifically, the project involves the combined application of non-destructive testing methods and the development of categorization approaches for the reuse of degraded and aged reinforced concrete elements.

Your tasks:

Scientific work and project management of our subproject within CRC 1683
Iniatiation and supervision of graduate and undergraduate student projects and theses

Dein Profil

Your profile:

Completed university degree in the field of civil engineering or mineralogy
In-depth knowledge of construction materials science, concrete technology or structural inspection methods
Enthusiasm for laboratory work, analytical investigations and complex, data-driven evaluations
Interest in working independently on scientific issues
Very good spoken and written English skills
Independent and responsible working discipline
High level of communication, motivation and teamwork skills

Our offerings:

Challenging and varied tasks with a high level of personal responsibility
Support from and cooperation with competent colleagues
a friendly and collegial environment
Options for flexible working
Extensive training and further education opportunities

Additional information:

At the request of the applicant (m,f,x), the staff council may be involved in selection interviews. https://www.wpr.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/

If the position is funded by third-party funds the employee has no teaching obligation.

At the request of the applicant (m/f/d), participation in teaching is possible.

German language courses are offered by the University Language Center (ZFA) in the field of German as a Foreign Language (DaF).
https://www.daf.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/sbgk/index.html.en

You can find information about TVL at: https://oeffentlicher-dienst.info/

The Ruhr-Universität Bochum is one of Germany’s leading research universities, addressing the whole range of academic disciplines. A highly dynamic setting enables researchers and students to work across the traditional boundaries of academic subjects and faculties. To create knowledge networks within and beyond the university is RUB’s declared aim.

The Ruhr-Universität Bochum stands for diversity and equal opportunities. For this reason, we favour a working environment composed of heterogeneous teams, and seek to promote the careers of individuals who are underrepresented in our respective professional areas. The Ruhr-Universität Bochum expressly requests job applications from women. In areas in which they are underrepresented they will be given preference in the case of equivalent qualifications with male candidates. Applications from individuals with disabilities are most welcome.

Contact details for your application:

Bou-Young Youn-Cale, Phone: +49234 32 29350

Travel expenses for interviews cannot be refunded.

For information on the collection of personal data in the application process see: https://www.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/en/information-collection-personal-data-application-process.

We are looking forward to receiving your application with the specification ANR: 4346 until 24.03.2025, send by e-mail to the following address: baustoffe@ruhr-uni-bochum.de

Please get in touch with the contact person named above if you would like to use an alternative application channel.