Research Assistant (m/f/d) - Institute for Sports Science (Modeling and Simulation)

The University of Rostock offers a diverse, varied and challenging position in a tradition-conscious, yet innovative, modern and family-friendly university in a lively city by the sea. At the Faculty of Philosophy, Institute for Sports Science subject to budgetary provisions, we are filling the following position as of 15.11.2026 on a temporary basis for a period of three years ending on 14.11.2029

Research Assistant (m/f/d) - Institute for Sports Science (Modeling and Simulation)

• Start date: as of 15.11.2026
• Working hours: part-time with 20 hours
• Remuneration: pay group 13 TV-L
• Location: Rostock
• Tender number: W 111/2026
• Limitation: limited until 14.11.2029
• Application time: 2026-09-10

Please do not hesitate to contact us for further information:
HR department: Antje Waldschläger
Phone number: 0381/498-1343
E-mail: antje.waldschlaeger@uni-rostock.de

Department: Prof. Dr. Christian Rode
Phone number: 0381/498-2746
E-mail: christian.rode@uni-rostock.de

THESE ARE YOUR TASKS:

• Conduct research in the field of biomechanics with the aim of obtaining a doctoral degree (PhD)
• Investigate the significance of biarticular muscles and feedback mechanisms for leg control and the learning of locomotion through modeling and simulations, using methods such as reinforcement learning and physics-informed machine learning
• Deliver research-based, academically oriented teaching amounting to two teaching hours per week (tutorials, practical courses) in the field of biomechanics, with the aim of enabling students to conduct independent scientific work
• Engage actively in teaching
• Design, prepare, administer, and grade academic examinations and other assessed coursework
• Assist with academic and organizational tasks (study program administration, committee work)
• Organize and conduct academic/scientific events
• Publish research findings

THIS MAKES YOU A GOOD FIT:

• A completed university degree (State Examination, Diploma, Master’s degree, or equivalent) in a relevant field (physics, engineering, biology and/or sports science, or a comparable discipline), preferably with good results
• Good command of German or English, both written and spoken
• Willingness to work seriously and with commitment on a project aimed at obtaining your own academic qualification (PhD)

The following would be desirable:

• Experience with Modeling and Simulation
• Experience in university teaching

WE AS AN EMPLOYER:

Equal opportunities are important to us. We welcome applications from suitable severely disabled people or people from traditionally underrepresented groups. We aim to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching and therefore encourage suitably qualified women to apply. We welcome applications from people of other nationalities or with a migration background.

WE OFFER YOU:

FURTHER INFORMATION:

We will determine the experience level individually, taking into account your previous professional experience. If you are already employed part-time at the university, we will check individually whether an increase in working hours is possible as a result of your application. The temporal limitation of the employment relationship is based on § 2 (1) Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz.

We look forward to receiving your application (cover letter, CV, degree certificate stating your final grade) by 10.09.2026 at the latest. We can only consider applications received via our homepage. Please send us your documents via the ‘Online application’ button at the end of a job offer. Unfortunately, we cannot accept e-mail applications. Incomplete application documents may not be considered in the further course of the selection process. Unfortunately, we can not cover application and travel costs.

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We look forward to receiving your application!