Student Assistant (f/m/non-binary)

Your Duties and Responsibilities

Possible tasks include assisting with literature reviews on delta robots, integrating and controlling robots, or developing and proposing ideas for new solutions.

What We Offer

The successful candidate will be employed as a student assistant.
The position is to be filled by 9/1/2026 and offered for a fixed term of one year.
We aim to offer employment beyond this period.
This is a part-time contract position.
The standard weekly hours will be 8-10 hours.
The exact number of hours per week can be arranged individually, but at least 8 hours are desired.
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.

Your Profile

Requirements:

• Currently enrolled in a university or university of applied sciences program in mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer science, robotics, or a related field (at least in the second semester)
• Experience with or a strong interest in ROS/ROS2
• Programming skills (e.g., in Python or MATLAB) are a plus but not required
• A hands-on approach, initiative, and a structured work style
• Very good level of english and german

If your academic background differs but you possess the necessary skills, don't hesitate to apply! Show us your experience and enthusiasm for contributing to this project.

To help us assess your fit for the position, please include the following in your application:

• Short motivation for this position (max 0.5 page)
  • Previous Knowledge: Highlight your relevant coursework, projects, or professional experience, especially those related to robotics. If you have repositories on GitHub, you can mention them.
  • Self-Assessment: Provide a self-rating (on a scale from -- to ++) on the following:
    • Coding in Python
    • Coding in Matlab
    • Ability to implement a ROS/ROS2 application
    • Ability to quickly familiarize oneself with new topics
• Your CV
• Your grades

Our Profile

In the teaching and research activities of the Institute of Mechanism Theory, Machine Dynamics and Robotics (IGMR) at RWTH Aachen University, the IGMR focuses on the analysis, design, and optimization of a wide variety of motion systems.

The Dynamics and Control group conducts research on methods for the simulation-based design of dynamic systems, for the synthesis and operation of highly dynamic motion systems, and on methods of vibration analysis.

To support current research and industry projects focusing on delta robotics and vibration suppression, we are looking for a dedicated student assistant.

Interested? Then we look forward to receiving your application!