Job offer IV-86/26 | Technische Universität Berlin
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Technische Universität Berlin

Faculty IV - Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, Institute of Energy and Automation Technology / Lighting Engineering

Research Assistant

part-time employment may be possible

Your responsibility

  • Conducting and evaluating luminance and illuminance measurements
  • Developing algorithms for the automatic placement of measurement fields
  • Statistical analysis of light trespass and physiological parameters
  • Calibration and use of defined light sources for reflection determination
  • Conducting field measurement campaigns in urban areas
  • Testing and validating the measurement system (test drives, follow-up measurements)
  • Ensuring standard-compliant data collection (DIN 13201)
  • Filtering lighting systems that could potentially disturb sleep
  • Supporting randomised crossover studies in the laboratory
  • Setting defined lighting scenarios in the experiment
  • Analysing photometric characteristics
  • Coordination with project partners (sleep laboratory, authorities)

Your profile

  • Successfully completed academic university degree (Master, Diplom or equivalent) in electrical engineering or a comparable field of study with a specialisation in electrical engineering/lighting technology
  • Very good knowledge of lighting technology
  • Good knowledge of electrical engineering is an advantage
  • Good German and/or English skills required; willingness to acquire any missing language skills
  • Experience in using measurement technology
  • Knowledge of Python, Dialux and Matlab
  • Understanding of DIN 13201 standards
  • Experience with field measurement campaigns and statistical data analysis

How to apply

Please send your application, quoting the reference number, together with the usual documents, exclusively by email (in a single PDF document, max. 5 MB) to sekretariat@li.tu-berlin.de.

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To ensure equal opportunities between women and men, applications by women with the required qualifications are explicitly desired. Qualified individuals with disabilities will be favored. The TU Berlin values the diversity of its members and is committed to the goals of equal opportunities. Applications from people of all nationalities and with a migration background are very welcome.

Facts

Published 27.02.2026
Number of employees ca. 7000
Category Research assistant
Location Germany, Berlin, Charlottenburg
Area of responsibility Academia and research, Research (academic)
Start date (earliest) 01.04.2026
Duration until 28/02/29
Full/Part-time full-time, part-time employment may be possible
Remuneration Salary grade 13 TV-L Berliner Hochschulen
Homepage http://www.tu-berlin.de

Requirements

Qualification Master, Diplom or equivalent

Contact

Reference number IV-86/26
Contact person Prof. Dr. Völker

Apply

Application deadline 13.03.2026
Reference number IV-86/26
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By email sekretariat@li.tu-berlin.de