volume: Full time

restriction: 31.12.2027

salary: EG 13 TV-L

beginning: 01.01.2026

In the Department of Electrical Radio Technologies for Automated and Connected Vehicles Research Group at the Technische Universität Ilmenau (Germany) is a vacancy for a

# Academic staff member (f/m/d)

from January 1st, 2026.

With our research, we want to contribute to making automated and connected driving a reality and enabling vehicles to move safely in traffic using communication and sensor technology. In the project to be worked on, we are developing methods for efficiently measuring the reflectivity of road users. The results of the project are needed to detect these road users more reliably and to enable a more robust vehicle-to-vehicle communication.

In addition to working on current research questions, we offer you the opportunity to help shape the organization of the research group and contribute your ideas creatively. Furthermore, you will be offered the opportunity to obtain a doctoral degree through a doctoral project.

Your tasks

Your job tasks includes the following responsibilities:

• You will research scientific questions in the field of metrological characterization of radar reflectivities for use in automated and connected driving.
• You actively participate in defining further relevant questions and derive new research ideas within the project context.
• You supervise student assistants and guide them in scientific work.
• You maintain close contact with research partners and represent the group through presentations at conferences and symposia as well as through scientific publications.

Your profile

For being part of the selection process is needed:

• You have successfully completed a diploma or master's degree in electrical engineering or communications technology or a comparable course of study at a university.
• You have a very good command of the English language, both written and spoken.

Following competences are desirable:

Ideally, you already have knowledge in the fields of radar technology, microwave measurement technology, and signal processing, and are willing to conduct independent scientific work.

Please provide evidence of the qualifications required for the job by certificates and references.

What we offer you:

• attractive remuneration according to collective agreement (as per TV-L) incl. granting of a special annual payment
• vacation entitlement of 30 days in the calendar year and additional days off on 24 / 31 December
• family-friendly, flexible working time model
• VBL - pension scheme in the public sector
• wide range of individual training opportunities
• extensive health and sports programs
• respectful working environment at a renowned university

The university stands in the fields of technology, mathematics and natural sciences, business and media for teaching and research at the highest level. It attaches particular importance to innovativ teaching and interdisciplinary. It identifies with Humboldt's ideals and pursues the vision of a cosmopolitan campus family.

Technische Universität llmenau is holder of the „TOTAL E-Quality“ distinction and emphasizes gendered quality.

Severely disabled applicants with essentially identical professional suitability will be preferentially selected.

ID Number: 81/2025
application deadline: 09.11.2025

For further information please contact Thomas Dallmann, Phone +49 3677 69 2833.

Technische Universität Ilmenau | Dezernat für Personal und Recht | Postfach 10 05 65 | 98684 Ilmenau