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Master's/Bachelor's thesis (f/m/x) - Hardware and software development for building diagnostics
Job Description
Req ID:  625
Place of work:  Köln
Starting date:  01.03.2025
Career level:  Student research project and final thesis
Type of employment:  Part time
Duration of contract:  6 Monate

Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement for the Public Sector - Federal Government (TVöD-Bund)

With more than 120 employees, the Institute of Solar Research conducts research into a sustainable and CO2-free energy supply from solar energy. Our research focuses on concentrating solar technologies that convert sunlight into heat, electricity and fuels. We also conduct research in related areas: We use sensor technology and data analysis to evaluate the energy efficiency of buildings and develop refurbishment strategies. We develop systems for solar power plants and photovoltaic systems to measure and predict solar radiation data. Other important areas of research include the quality assurance of solar thermal power plants and photovoltaic systems and the decarbonisation of the chemical industry. The Sustainable Systems Process Engineering department is dedicated to the transformation of the chemical industry in order to successfully switch from fossil raw materials to renewable energy and material flows. The aim is to identify new sustainable technologies for chemical plants and to develop both scientific findings and practical solutions. To drive the transformation of the chemical industry, our research focuses on several key areas, including system design, process piloting, process intelligence and metrology.

Enter the fascinating world of the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt; DLR) and help shape the future through research and innovation! We offer an exciting and inspiring working environment driven by the expertise and curiosity of our 11,000 employees from 100 nations and our unique infrastructure. Together, we develop sustainable technologies and thus contribute to finding solutions to global challenges. Would you like to join us in addressing this major future challenge? Then this is your place!

What to expect

Are you passionate about cutting-edge energy research and want to contribute to climate protection?  As part of our team, you will be researching innovative methods for assessing the energy performance of buildings to provide a basis for effective renovation measures and climate-friendly decisions. A key element is the development of a new measurement system in which different measuring devices are connected, controlled and evaluated together. Your dissertation will make a significant contribution to the development of this measurement system.

 

Your tasks

  • Development of the final system design and selection of suitable components
  • Programming of control and readout software
  • Building the integrated measuring system
  • Field testing of the measurement system
  • Support the implementation of the post-processing algorithm

 

Your profile

  • ongoing scientific studies in natural sciences, engineering or computer science or other studies relevant to the job
  • good written and spoken German and/or English
  • good knowledge of programming, preferably in Python
  • prior experience with ROS is advantageous

 

We offer

DLR stands for diversity, appreciation and equality for all people. We promote independent work and the individual development of our employees both personally and professionally. To this end, we offer numerous training and development opportunities. Equal opportunities are of particular importance to us, which is why we want to increase the proportion of women in science and management in particular. Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preference if they are qualified.

We look forward to getting to know you!

 

If you have any questions about this position (Vacancy-ID 625) please contact:

 

Jana Stengler 
Tel.: +49 711 6862 8238 

 
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