Research Assistant/associate

**Weitere Informationen**:
The position is to be filled at the earliest possible date and offered for a fixed term until December 31, 2027.
For doctoral positions, an extension to a total of 3 years is planned.
The fixed-term employment is possible as it constitutes one of the fixed-term options of the Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz (German Act on Fixed-term Scientific Contracts).
This is a full-time position.
The salary is based on the German public service salary scale (TV-L).
The position corresponds to a pay grade of EG 13 TV-L.

**Unser Profil**:
CARE - Climate-Neutral And Resource-Efficient Construction is a prestigious Cluster of Excellence funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) and jointly led by RWTH Aachen University and TU Dresden. Our mission is to revolutionize sustainable construction by integrating innovations in climate-friendly **building materials**, **resource-efficient design principles**, **automated manufacturing technologies**, **novel digital methodologies**, and **integrated sustainability frameworks**. By taking a holistic approach to construction, CARE aims to drive the transition to climate-neutral and resource-efficient building practices on a global scale.

**Ihr Profil**:

- For doctoral positions, a University degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in a relevant field is required. For postdoctoral positions, a completed PhD in a relevant discipline is also required.
- Strong interest in sustainable construction and motivation to contribute to impactful research aligned with CARE’s mission.
- Excellent proficiency in English, both written and spoken (English is the working language of the cluster). Knowledge of German is a plus but not required.
- Flexibility and willingness to collaborate in a dynamic, diverse team. An open approach to working across disciplines and the ability to communicate ideas constructively are essential.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills combined with a creative approach to research challenges.
- Self-driven, solution-oriented work ethic with initiative and responsibility for leading research tasks.

**Ihre Aufgaben**:
Joining CARE at RWTH Aachen means benefiting from an excellent research environment and extensive support for your professional development:

- Participation in innovative, high-impact projects addressing real-world sustainability challenges in the construction sector.
- Conducting research in state-of-the-art laboratories and facilities at RWTH Aachen (in cooperation with TU Dresden and other partner institutions), supported by experienced technical staff.
- Publishing and presenting research results in international journals and at conferences.
- Collaborating with experts across disciplines and institutions as part of a Cluster of Excellence spanning two leading universities (RWTH Aachen and TU Dresden). CARE offers rich opportunities for international networking and engagement in a broad scientific community.
- Contributing to the conception, proposal, and coordination of research projects.
- Supervising students (e.g., in the context of theses).
- Actively shaping scientific exchange and contributing to the transfer of research results into academia, practice, and society.

**Über uns**:
RWTH is a certified family-friendly University. We support our employees in maintaining a good work-life balance with a wide range of health, advising, and prevention services, for example university sports. Employees who are covered by collective bargaining agreements and civil servants have access to an extensive range of further training courses and the opportunity to purchase a job ticket.

**Besoldung / Entgelt**:
EG 13 TV-L