Research Assistant (m/f/x)

at  Technische Universitt Dresden

TUD Dresden University of Technology, as a University of Excellence, is one of the leading and most
dynamic research institutions in the country. Founded in 1828, today it is a globally oriented,
regionally anchored top university as it focuses on the grand challenges of the 21st century. It
develops innovative solutions for the world’s most pressing issues. In research and academic
programs, the university unites the natural and engineering sciences with the humanities, social
sciences and medicine. This wide range of disciplines is a special feature, facilitating interdisciplinarity
and transfer of science to society. As a modern employer, it offers attractive working conditions to all
employees in teaching, research, technology and administration. The goal is to promote and develop
their individual abilities while empowering everyone to reach their full potential. TUD embodies a
university culture that is characterized by cosmopolitanism, mutual appreciation, thriving innovation
and active participation. For TUD diversity is an essential feature and a quality criterion of an excellent
university. Accordingly, we welcome all applicants who would like to commit themselves, their
achievements and productivity to the success of the whole institution.
At the “Friedrich List” Faculty of Transport and Traffic Sciences, Institute of Railway Systems
and Public Transport, the Chair of Railway Operations offers, subject to the availability of
resources, a project position as
Research Assistant (m/f/x)
(subject to personal qualification employees are remunerated according to salary group E 13 TV-L)
starting at the earliest possible date. The position is initially limited until October 31, 2027. The
period of employment is governed by § 2 (2) Fixed Term Research Contracts Act
(Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz - WissZeitVG). Balancing family and career is an important issue. The
position is generally suitable for candidates seeking part-time employment. Please indicate the
request in your application.
In our diverse research projects in the fields of railway operation sciences and networked public
transport systems, we investigate fundamental systemic interrelationships, further develop the
theoretical procedures based on them and transfer them into solutions for traffic and operational
practice. The main focus is on the areas of performance, operational quality and operational planning
as well as the development and modelling of sustainable operational processes and technologies for
passenger and freight transport. We also contribute to the further development of the railway
operation laboratory.

Tasks: Your activities in this context will focus on the following:

• development of scientific models, methods and tools using in particular AI, optimisation and

simulation;

• development and evaluation of future-proof service offerings including digitalisation and

automation approaches for rail freight and public transport;

• transfer of theoretical findings into practice and into the railway operation laboratory;
• participation in research projects for industry partners and scientific institutions;
• evaluation, documentation and publication of research results.

REQUIREMENTS:

• successful scientific university degree (Master or Diploma) in the field of transport
engineering, railway systems engineering, civil engineering with specialisation in railway

operations, logistics, industrial engineering or comparable;

• in-depth knowledge of railway systems, public transport or rail freight transport;
• systematic and analytical way of working with clear target and deadline orientation;
• business fluent in German and very good knowledge of written and spoken English;
• organisational and coordination skills as well as good communication and teamwork skills.

• development of scientific models, methods and tools using in particular AI, optimisation an