Research Assistant with Bachelor's degree (f/m/non-binary) - for sustainable plastics recycling through the use of innovative sensor technology and data science

Location

Aachen | Germany

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The position is to be filled by 5/1/2024 and offered for a fixed term up to 3 months.
A long-term cooperation is desired
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 part-time contract position.
The standard weekly hours will be 8 hours.
The salary is based on the RWTH Guidelines for Student and Graduate Assistants.
The position corresponds to a pay grade of 14,00 Euros per hour until 31.03.2024 and 15,20 Euros from 01.04.2024.

Unser Profil

ANTS searches and analyses in research and teaching for solutions and methods to make anthropogenic material flows recyclable. Thus, we aim to develop a raw material management at the product and material flow level as well as to demonstrate and to implement it by means of practical examples. With its previous expertise, the department is one of the leading research institutions in Europe in the field of mechanical and sensor-based processing technology. The ANTS combines the modelling and evaluation of processing and recycling processes with a view to entire product systems and life cycles in the sense of a circular economy and complements this expertise by technical implementation and demonstration.

Ihr Profil

We are looking for a Research assistant with Bachelor's degree (f/m/d) to support our ReVise UP project. This project investigates the improvement of mechanical plastics recycling. The task includes support for the implementation of sensor-based material flow characterization on an industrial scale and for the development of a quality monitoring system for recycled plastics. Your tasks will also include participation in the improvement/further development of our internal software and the evaluation of experimental tests, thereby contributing to the development of sustainable material management. To be successful in this role, you should possess the following: 

• Technical Skills:
  • Python (numpy, pandas, opencv, matplotlib)
  • Fundamentals of multithreading in Python (optional)
  • Experience with the GigE Vision Interface (optional) 
• Analytical thinking and ability to think abstractly 
• Knowledge in image processing, machine/deep learning, or data science 
• Interest in mechanical processing and sensor-based sorting technologies 
• Interest in material cycles 
• Ability to work independently and a willingness to collaborate with a team 
• High motivation and strong communication skills 
• Good English language skills (spoken and written) 
• Bachelor's degree and immatriculation in a consecutive course

Ihre Aufgaben

• Support for the development of research software for sensor-based material flow monitoring and for the further development of existing scripts into a stand-alone Python package with corresponding documentation 
• Performing analyses of the recorded image data from sensors (RGB, hyperspectral near-infrared cameras, volume flow sensors) 
• Support our scientific staff by independently conducting literature research, preparing and analyzing experimental data and creating scientific illustrations
• Support for carrying out experiments in the laboratory and in the pilot plant
• Performing general tasks as required 

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.
RWTH is an equal opportunities employer. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly from groups that are underrepresented at the University. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability or age. RWTH is strongly committed to encouraging women in their careers. Female applicants are given preference if they are equally suitable, competent, and professionally qualified, unless a fellow candidate is favored for a specific reason.
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Besoldung / Entgelt

14,00 Euros per hour until 31.03.2024 and 15,20 Euros from 01.04.2024

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