Research Associate (m/f/d) - Keyword: DFG

At the Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences, Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, a full-time position (40 hours/week) is available as part of the DFG project "Influence of local, frequency-dependent network and earthing impedances on the current distribution in the ground and earthing system" at the earliest possible date as a

Research Associate (m/f/d) -Keyword: DFG - Earthing

to be filled for a limited period until 30.06.2026.

As part of the research project, the influence of earthing systems on the formation of the single-pole frequency-dependent residual current in networks is being investigated and evaluated. The aim is to determine the contact and earthing voltages as a function of the harmonic components in the fault current for networks with resonant star-point earthing. In particular, the following tasks are to be addressed:

Frequency dependence of the impedances Z(f) acting in the earthing system,
Influence of the reduced earth current depth _δE(f) of short line sections and the non-ideal parallel routing (inclined arrangements) of the meshes on the field distribution and electromagnetic coupling,
Mathematical description and modeling of the earthing system of low-voltage grids and other infrastructures,
Consideration of other or mixed grid forms,
Frequency dependence of the resulting reduction factors r(f),
Evaluation of lines without a reduction conductor or its interruption,
Evaluation of earthing measures with regard to RESPE networks with a high harmonic content in the residual earth fault current_IRES.

The following knowledge and skills are required

Completed university degree in the field of electrical engineering with specialization in the field of energy systems,
Practical professional experience, in particular special knowledge in the areas of neutral point treatment and measurement in distribution grids,
practical knowledge or experience with MatLab and PSCAD, in carrying out measurements and simulating transient balancing processes, and
very good German and English language skills.

In addition, the following are desirable

Project and research experience.

We expect from you

a high level of interest in scientific tasks
a reliable, committed, loyal, team-oriented and independent way of working,
Willingness and interest in further professional and personal development and
Willingness to undertake business trips.

Further information

If the personal and professional requirements are met, remuneration will be paid up to pay group 11 TV-L. The 1st place of work is Zittau. Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences strives for a balanced staff structure and therefore welcomes applications from people of all genders. Persons with severe disabilities will be given preference if they have the same professional qualifications. Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences has set itself the goal of increasing the proportion of women in teaching and research and therefore expressly encourages women to apply.

Have we sparked your interest? Then we look forward to receiving your detailed application (including cover letter, CV, certificates and references) by e-mail by 02.06.2024 (incoming mail) to

stellenangebote@hszg.de
(documents in pdf format only)

For the sake of the environment, we would like to ask you to refrain from sending postal applications^{^[1]} if possible. It is not possible to return application documents. We ask for your understanding that any costs incurred during the selection process cannot be reimbursed.

If you have any questions of a technical nature, please contact the project manager, Prof. Dr.-Ing. Uwe Schmidt
(uwe.schmidt(at)hszg.de; Tel.: 03583/612-4307). Further information can be found at www.hszg.de.

[1] Postal address: Zittau/Görlitz University of Applied Sciences, Department of Human Resources and Law, Theodor-Körner-Allee 16, 02763 Zittau

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Research Associate (m/f/d) - Keyword: DFG - Earthing

Prof. Dr.-Ing.

Uwe Schmidt

uwe.schmidt(at)hszg.de

Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science

02763 Zittau

Theodor-Körner-Allee 16

Building Z I, Room 1.34
1st floor

+49 3583 612-4307

M.A.

Heike Kallweit

H.Kallweit(at)hszg.de

Human Resources and Legal Department

02763 Zittau

Theodor-Körner-Allee 16

Building Z I, Room 1.06.1
1st floor

+49 3583 612-3060