Research Associate - PhD

Technische Universität Berlin

Faculty V - Mechanical Engineering and Transport Systems, Institute of Fluid Mechanics and Technical Acoustics / Chair of Numerical Fluid Dynamics

Research Associate - PhD

part-time employment may be possible

Your responsibility

• Development and implementation of laser absorption spectroscopy diagnostics for rotating detonation combustors
• Investigation of optical access concepts and integration of laser-optical systems into RDC combustion facilities
• Design, execution, and evaluation of experimental campaigns under a range of operating conditions
• Development of data acquisition, signal processing, and post-processing tools for quantitative analysis of laser diagnostic measurements
• Quantitative measurements of H₂O concentration and gas temperature within the combustor
• Assessment of measurement uncertainties and diagnostic performance in highly transient reacting flows
• Generation of reference datasets characterizing combustor operating conditions and combustion processes
• Close collaboration with international project partners at KAUST in the preparation and implementation of advanced multi-parameter diagnostic techniques for RDC applications
• Support of future experimental campaigns through the provision of baseline measurements, diagnostic infrastructure, and characterization of operating conditions

Your profile

• Successfully completed university degree (Master, Diplom or equivalent) and PhD in mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering, physics, combustion science, or a related field
• Strong background in experimental fluid mechanics, combustion diagnostics, optical measurement techniques, or related areas
• Experience with laser absorption spectroscopy (LAS), tunable diode laser absorption spectroscopy (TDLAS), or related laser-based diagnostics is highly desirable
• Experience in the design, execution, and analysis of laboratory experiments
• Proficiency in scientific programming and data analysis using Python, MATLAB, or similar tools
• Knowledge of combustion processes and reacting flows
• Ability to work independently and lead experimental research activities desirable
• Strong organizational, communication, and teamwork skills desirable
• Experience working in interdisciplinary and international research environments is advantageous
• Good knowledge of German and/or English required; willingness to acquire the respective missing language skills

How to apply

Please send your application with the reference number V-262/26 and the usual documents only by E-Mail (compiled into a single PDF document, max. 5 MB) to Prof. Dr. Paschereit (Apply Now).

Facts

Published: 03.11.2026 Number of employees: rund 7000 Category: Research assistant Job location: Germany, Berlin, Charlottenburg Area of responsibility: Academia and research, Research (academic) Start date (earliest): Earliest possible Duration: for 12 months Full/Part-time: full-time; part-time employment may be possible Remuneration: Salary grade 13 TV-L Berliner Hochschulen Homepage: https://www.tu.berlin/en/nfd

Requirements

Qualification: Master, Diplom or equivalent and PhD Field of study: Engineering, Aerospace engineering, Mechanical engineering, Physics

Contact

Reference number: V-262/26 Contact person: Prof. Dr. Paschereit

Apply

Application deadline: 06.12.2026 Reference number: V-262/26 By email: Apply Now