Erstellt am 5. Juni 2026
Student Assistant (f/m/non-binary)
RWTH Aachen Maschinenbau
Aachen, Nordrhein-Westfalen 52064, Germany
Vollzeit
Reference: 104103448
Institution
Chair of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology
Our Profile
The Department of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology at RWTH Aachen is one of the leading research groups in Germany in various aspects of experimental and computational rock mechanics and rock engineering, with a strong focus on applied topics. Research areas range from underground excavation, induced seismicity, rock slope stability, and landslide dynamics to nuclear waste repositories, hydropower dam construction, and deep geothermal reservoir development. Our research addresses many high-societal-relevance topics across various scales. The wide range of collaborations - from national and international universities to government agencies to private stakeholders - reflects the interdisciplinary nature of engineering geosciences. The department's engaged, international team fosters a vibrant environment for developing prospective, innovative research ideas.
Your Profile
You are studying at a university or university of applied sciences and meet the following criteria:
Your Duties and Responsibilities
Support our running projects on various projects to experimentally characterize rocks:
In the OPA project, samples must be processed and prepared, and preliminary tests on the samples must be conducted (research questions/work packages 1 & 2). This work requires approximately 3 months of effort, which is why the position is temporary for this duration.
What We Offer
The successful candidate will be employed as a student assistant.
The position is to be filled at the earliest possible date and offered for a fixed term of 3 months.
This is a part-time contract position.
The standard weekly hours will be 6-8 hours.
The salary is based on the RWTH Guidelines for Student and Graduate Assistants.
The position corresponds to a pay grade of 15.20 euros per hour.
About us
RWTH is proud to be certified as a family-friendly university. As part of our Campus Health initiative, RWTH offers a wide range of health, counseling, and prevention services, including university sports. Employees under collective bargaining agreements and civil servants also benefit from a comprehensive continuing education program and the option to purchase a job ticket for convenient commuting.
RWTH is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates and make employment decisions without regard to national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability or age. RWTH is especially committed to supporting the advancement of women in academia. When women are underrepresented in a university unit, preferential consideration will be given to female applicants among candidates of equal merit and professional standing, unless compelling reasons favor another individual.
In keeping with RWTH's commitment to equality of opportunity, we ask that you do not include a photo with your application.
Please refer to https://www.rwth-aachen.de/applicant-privacy-policy for information about how we collect and process applicant data in accordance with Articles 13 and 14 of the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Application
Number
V000011089
Application deadline
12/06/2026
Mailing Address
RWTH Aachen University
Chair of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology
Dr. Lisa Winhausen
Lochnerstraße 4-20
52064 Aachen
Email
Apply now
Applicants are invited to submit their applications via email. For data protection reasons, however, we recommend sending applications via mail.
Chair of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology
Our Profile
The Department of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology at RWTH Aachen is one of the leading research groups in Germany in various aspects of experimental and computational rock mechanics and rock engineering, with a strong focus on applied topics. Research areas range from underground excavation, induced seismicity, rock slope stability, and landslide dynamics to nuclear waste repositories, hydropower dam construction, and deep geothermal reservoir development. Our research addresses many high-societal-relevance topics across various scales. The wide range of collaborations - from national and international universities to government agencies to private stakeholders - reflects the interdisciplinary nature of engineering geosciences. The department's engaged, international team fosters a vibrant environment for developing prospective, innovative research ideas.
Your Profile
You are studying at a university or university of applied sciences and meet the following criteria:
- Independent, reliable, flexible, and committed person
- Ability to work and communicate in German or English
- Ability to perform physical work (manual dexterity is an asset)
- Willing to prepare samples by drilling and cutting (moderate physical work)
- Willing to set up new lab experiments/calibration tests
- Willing to perform rock mechanical tests and support experimental activities in the laboratory
- Willing to perform data analysis
Your Duties and Responsibilities
Support our running projects on various projects to experimentally characterize rocks:
In the OPA project, samples must be processed and prepared, and preliminary tests on the samples must be conducted (research questions/work packages 1 & 2). This work requires approximately 3 months of effort, which is why the position is temporary for this duration.
What We Offer
The successful candidate will be employed as a student assistant.
The position is to be filled at the earliest possible date and offered for a fixed term of 3 months.
This is a part-time contract position.
The standard weekly hours will be 6-8 hours.
The salary is based on the RWTH Guidelines for Student and Graduate Assistants.
The position corresponds to a pay grade of 15.20 euros per hour.
About us
RWTH is proud to be certified as a family-friendly university. As part of our Campus Health initiative, RWTH offers a wide range of health, counseling, and prevention services, including university sports. Employees under collective bargaining agreements and civil servants also benefit from a comprehensive continuing education program and the option to purchase a job ticket for convenient commuting.
RWTH is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from all qualified candidates and make employment decisions without regard to national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability or age. RWTH is especially committed to supporting the advancement of women in academia. When women are underrepresented in a university unit, preferential consideration will be given to female applicants among candidates of equal merit and professional standing, unless compelling reasons favor another individual.
In keeping with RWTH's commitment to equality of opportunity, we ask that you do not include a photo with your application.
Please refer to https://www.rwth-aachen.de/applicant-privacy-policy for information about how we collect and process applicant data in accordance with Articles 13 and 14 of the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR).
Application
Number
V000011089
Application deadline
12/06/2026
Mailing Address
RWTH Aachen University
Chair of Engineering Geology and Hydrogeology
Dr. Lisa Winhausen
Lochnerstraße 4-20
52064 Aachen
Apply now
Applicants are invited to submit their applications via email. For data protection reasons, however, we recommend sending applications via mail.
