Research assistant

Location

Duisburg

Application area

Faculty of Engineering, Chair of Control, Regulation and System Dynamics

Research assistant (f/m/d, Nr. 543-25)
EG 13 TV-L

Start of employment

December 1, 2025 (Subject to final project approval)

Duration of employment

3 years (Project duration)

Working time

100 percent of a full-time position

Your main tasks

Working on the research project “Development of an Automated Aquaculture Facility Management with Special Consideration of Animal Welfare, Water Consumption, and Water Quality – WaQuaReg”.
Participation in research and teaching within the SRS research fields.

The project is funded by the Federal Office for Agriculture and Food (Bundesanstalt für Landwirtschaft und Ernährung), with further partners including industrial companies and the University of Veterinary Medicine Hannover (Tierärtzliche Hochschule Hannover).

Within the framework of this sub-project, methods, and procedures are to be developed that enable active control of water quality, water and energy consumption in aquaculture systems.
Continuously recorded parameters will be adapted based on models or data to ensure efficient use of resources. The control concept is based on methods of real-time data analysis and model predictive optimization, where video and sensor data are also used to assess animal welfare. Initial tests may be carried out on model fish before transferring to juvenile pikeperch (Zander) in a near-production scale.

An interest in actively participating in an internationally-oriented research environment (German- and English-speaking) is essential. The position involves travel activities. Within the scope of the position, an opportunity for further scientific qualification (e.g., a PhD) is offered.

Your profile

Completed university degree (M.Sc.) in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering with a documented specialization in Control Engineering, System Theory, or Data-Based Methods/Filtering or Machine Learning Methods of at least 8 semesters.
Excellent knowledge of Automation Technology or Control Engineering.
Documentable intercultural competencies and experiences
Reliable and documented English and German language skills (written and spoken) (German C1).

We offer you

A working environment with respectful, appreciative collaboration
A diverse, varied range of tasks in a research-intensive environment
A pleasant working atmosphere in a dynamic team.
The opportunity for a PhD with numerous support offers.
Family-friendliness through childcare services for your children
Consultation for family care responsibilities
A broad range of training and further education opportunities, individual induction
Excellent public transport connections and free parking
Attractive sports and health offers (university sports)
The possibility of Home Office

Application deadline

2025-11-06

Code number

543-25-1

Application

Please send your application with the usual documents quoting reference number 543-25, to Prof. Dr.-Ing. Dirk Söffker, University of Duisburg-Essen, Faculty of Engineering, 47048 Duisburg, E-Mail soeffker@uni-due.de.