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Technische Universität Berlin
Faculty V - Mechanical Engineering and Transport Systems, Institute for machine tools and factory management / Machine Tools and Production Engineering
Research Assistant
part-time employment may be possible
Your responsibility
participation in, coordination of, and organization of scientific research and development activities in close collaboration with industry partners
independent and autonomous work on a research project in the field of machine tool technology
development of passive and active temperature control systems to improve the thermal stability of machine tool frames
modeling and simulation of thermal and thermomechanical system behavior
simulation-based development of thermoelectric systems for high-precision temperature control of machine components critical to machining accuracy
prototype implementation, experimental investigation, and measurement-based validation of the developed temperature control systems under thermal boundary conditions representative of real-world applications
supervision and guidance of student research assistants in third-party funded projects
presentation of research findings at national and international workshops, technical conferences, and trade shows
national and international travel for research activities
Your profile
successfully completed university degree (Diplom, Master or equivalent) in mechanical engineering or related engineering sciences
good knowledge of machine tool and manufacturing technology
evidence of good knowledge of numerical modeling and the finite element method (FEM)
evidence of knowledge of mechatronics, system dynamics, and technical mechanics
experience in selecting, installing, and calibrating measurement systems
experience in planning, conducting, and evaluating experimental investigations, as well as in data analysis and assessment
good skills in German and/or English language in speech and writing required; willingness to learn either English or German is expected
programming skills, preferably in Python and MATLAB is desirable
practical experience in mechanical design and experience using commercially available CAD software
proficiency with Office applications is a plus
ability to work independently in laboratories and with experimental setups and machine systems is desired
independent, systematic and structured way of working is desirable
How to apply
Please send your application with the reference number and the usual documents only by email bundled in one PDF document to Prof. Polte via .
Facts
Published: 30.10.2026
Number of employees: ca. 7000
Category: Research assistant
Job location: Germany, Berlin, Charlottenburg
Area of responsibility: Academia and research, Research (academic)
Start date (earliest): Earliest possible
Duration: limited until 30.04.2028
Full/Part-time: full-time; part-time employment may be possible
Remuneration: Salary grade 13 TV-L Berliner Hochschulen
Homepage:https://www.tu.berlin/iwf
Requirements
Qualification: Master, Diplom or equivalent
Field of study: Engineering, Mechanical engineering
