Subject to the release of funds (vorbehaltlich der Mittelfreigabe), Hochschule Bremen (HSB) is seeking to fill the position of

Scientific Nautical Officer (f/m/d) as part of a research project / Wissenschaftliche: r Nautiker: in (w/m/d) im Forschungsprojekt

Reference number: FK5-12-2025, salary group 13 TV-L
with full weekly working hours (39.2 hours) for a fixed term until 30.04.2028.
Hochschule Bremen is known for its cosmopolitan attitude and doing science for practical application. With around 70 predominantly international degree programmes and innovative, forms of lifelong learning, Hochschule Bremen offers its almost 9,000 students excellent prospects for their personal development and a successful career start. With our international profile, we have held a leading position among universities of applied sciences for several decades. The improvement of study conditions and attractive working conditions are particularly important to us and are reflected in HSB’s development planning.
The aim of the LetsROC project (Remote Operation Center for (semi-)autonomous shipping) is to develop and certify concepts and solutions for human-machine interaction in remote operation centers (ROCs) for monitoring and controlling a MASS fleet in maritime shipping. This requires the identification of operationally relevant scenarios (e.g., docking, pilotage, and sea passage under various environmental and traffic conditions) and requirements, as well as the identification of parameters such as navigation status, course, speed, other ship parameters, sensor data, system states and error messages. Last but not least, the integration of this data from simulators into the ROC platform will be an important contribution by HSB.
If the formal requirements are met and the candidate is willing to pursue a doctorate, a doctorate based on the project will be supported.

YOUR Tasks

• You will work on the LetsROC project in the Remote Operation Center research project for (semi-)autonomous shipping.
• You will plan and conduct workshops as part of the project and document the results.
• This also includes coordinating development work in ship simulators in consultation with project and industry partners.
• You will ensure that project milestones are achieved.
• You will publish the research results in scientific journals and present them at conferences.
• You will also participate in future funding applications.

Your PROFILE

• You have a university degree (master’s/university diploma) in nautical science and maritime transport or a related field.
• You have an analytical view of complex interrelationships and the ability to think in an interdisciplinary manner.
• You already have experience in managing complex projects with time-sensitive objectives.
• You are committed, structured, and independent in your research and enjoy being part of a team.
• You enjoy the challenge of shaping new fields and have strong skills in communicating respectfully with various stakeholders.
• You have very good written and spoken English skills and are confident in using common MS Office applications.
• Good written and spoken German skills would be a great advantage

Desirable are

• Experience with simulation, ideally in the maritime sector, in particular human-machine interface (HMI)
• Experience with maritime protocols (NMEA0183)

• You will work on the LetsROC project in the Remote Operation Center research project for (semi-)autonomous shipping.
• You will plan and conduct workshops as part of the project and document the results.
• This also includes coordinating development work in ship simulators in consultation with project and industry partners.
• You will ensure that project milestones are achieved.
• You will publish the research results in scientific journals and present them at conferences.
• You will also participate in future funding applications