Research Assistant (m/w/d), EG 13 TV-H, Department Electrical Engineering / Computer Science, Measurement Technology Group

The University of Kassel is a modern and growing University with round about 22.000 students. The university’s wide range of expertise covers subjects in the natural, applied, cultural and social sciences.

At the University of Kassel, Department Electrical Engineering / Computer Science, Measurement Technology Group the following position is available as soon as possible :

Research Assistant (m / w / d), EG 13 TV-H, fixed term-position, full-time (currently 40 hours per week)

Application deadline :

29.07.2024

Date of hire : as soon as possible

as soon as possible

vacancy number : 37510

This is a fixed term-position until 31 January 2027 within the ZIM-project OptiVision 3D, corresponding to WissZeitVG with the opportunity for PhD project.

Tasks :

Services in research ZIM project mentioned above

Requirements :

Completed course of academic study (Master degree) within the field of Electrical Engineering or a comparable course. The required degree must be available by the recruitment date at the latest.

Advantages are :

• Good knowledge of data processing and automation of camera-based optical measurement systems
• Substantial computer and programming skills, particularly in Matlab, Python, C++
• Thorough and independent way of working
• High level of organizational skills
• Experience in software development for controlling mechanical axes

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,
• is your workplace with good connections to public transport, which you can currently use free of charge.

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

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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

Information and FAQ about applying for a job offer :

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.