Research Assistant (m/f/d) with Teaching Responsibilities in Technical Mechanics (Mechatronics)

Job Description:

This is a permanent full-time position. Part-time employment is generally possible, taking into account operational requirements.

At the Faculty of Aviation and Vehicle Systems (LFS) at the Berliner Tor campus, we research and develop innovative solutions for tomorrow's mobility – in the air, on the road, and on rail. Around 70 employees in teaching, research, and administration support approximately 1,600 students in the fields of aircraft engineering, automotive engineering, and mechatronics.

We combine scientific excellence with practice-oriented teaching and foster a learning environment that encourages curiosity, creativity, and independent thinking. In modern laboratories and interdisciplinary projects, we inspire students about technical contexts and enable them to actively shape the mobility of the future.

YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES

• Independent execution of teaching courses in fundamental and advanced subjects of Technical Mechanics, as well as introductory courses
• Supervision of students for Bachelor's, Master's, homework, and project theses, as well as in the main internship of the Bachelor's program
• Development and adaptation of teaching content for seminar-based instruction for the methodical, application-oriented teaching of Technical Mechanics topics
• Involvement in the development of study programs and teaching
• Involvement in practice-oriented research and development tasks, including technology transfer

YOUR PROFILE

• Academic university degree (Master's or equivalent) in Automotive Engineering, Aircraft Engineering, Mechatronics, or a comparable field

• Experience in independent teaching at a technically oriented university
• In-depth knowledge in the application-oriented use of current methods for simulating mechanical systems
• In-depth knowledge in the calculation and simulation of nonlinear mechanical systems
• Pedagogical and didactical expertise, as well as organizational, team, and cooperation skills

OUR OFFER

• A challenging role in an exciting field at an open-minded, future-oriented university
• Integration into a team that is happy to have your contribution and will gladly assist you with onboarding
• Convenient location of the workplace at Berliner Tor
• 30 days of vacation per year for a five-day week and company pension plan
• Flexible and family-friendly working hours with the possibility of teleworking or mobile work
• Opportunity for company bike leasing via Jobrad and a subsidy for the Deutschlandticket (job ticket through the employer)
• Access to EGYM WellPass and university sports facilities

WE LOOK FORWARD TO RECEIVING YOUR APPLICATION

Please specifically explain how you meet the requirements profile and send us the following documents:

• Cover letter, tabular CV, and proof of the required qualifications,
• Current performance review or current work reference (not older than three years),
• Proof of severe disability or equal status, if applicable,
• Declaration of consent for access to your personnel file, indicating the personnel file-holding office (only for current public sector employees).

The Hamburg University of Applied Sciences has set itself the goal of achieving a gender-equitable, discrimination-aware, and diversity-sensitive university culture and working environment. Audited as a "family-friendly university" and with the certificate "Vielfalt gestalten" (Shaping Diversity), we support the compatibility of family and career and actively promote equal opportunities as well as the recognition and appreciation of diversity. The consideration of these values is an important part of our teaching and leadership philosophy.

We encourage people to apply regardless of their gender identity, ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, or disability. Furthermore, we strongly encourage qualified women to apply.

Note on the standard inquiry according to § 34a Hamburg Security Review Act:
Starting 01.08.2026, HAW Hamburg will submit an inquiry to the State Office for the Protection of the Constitution regarding existing findings for the person selected in the application process, if the legal requirements are met (information on the standard inquiry and data protection notices).

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