Student Assistant (f/m/non-binary) – In the field "Automation in Freight Transport with Simulations in ROS2"

At the Institute for Rail Vehicles (IFS), we are working on innovative solutions for the future of automated freight transport. Our current focus lies on the development of vehicle control systems, obstacle detection software, and vehicle communication.

To support our research and development projects, we are looking for a motivated student assistant with an interest in automation, robotics, and railway vehicle engineering. The role covers autonomous systems, vehicle control, and virtual testing with ROS2 and Gazebo for various rail vehicles used in freight transport.

In addition to simulation work, there is also the opportunity to gain practical experience with real vehicles and test platforms 

What Does IFS Offer?

• Working in a motivated and interdisciplinary team
• Exciting insights into current research projects
• Opportunity to gain practical experience with real vehicles
• Flexible working hours to fit around your studies

If you are interested, please get in touch preferably by e-mail with a short introduction and your transcript of records.

• Current degree studies in Computer Science, Software Engineering, Vehicle Engineering, or a comparable subject
• Good programming skills in Python
• Ideally knowledge of C++ or additional programming languages
• Interest in ROS2, Gazebo, robotics, and rail freight transport
• Structured, independent, and reliable way of working
• Good communication skills in English or German

• Assisting in the development and implementation of automation functions
• Building, maintaining, and expanding simulation environments using ROS2 and Gazebo
• Support for the implementing and testing control, regulation, and perception functions
• Supporting tests with real vehicles and demonstrators
• Assisting in the integration of new software components into existing systems

The successful candidate will be employed as a student assistant.
The position is to be filled at the earliest possible date and offered for a fixed term of one year.
Continued employment is planned and desired.
This is a part-time contract position.
The standard weekly hours will be 8-19 hours.
The salary is based on the RWTH Guidelines for Student and Graduate Assistants.
The position corresponds to a pay grade of 15.20 euros per hour.

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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