The Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE in Freiburg is the largest solar research institute in Europe. Our around 1,400 employees work for a sustainable, economical, safe and socially fair energy supply system based on renewable energies. We contribute to this with our research priorities of energy supply, energy distribution, energy storage and energy use. Through outstanding research results, successful industrial projects, spin-off companies and global cooperation, we shape the sustainable transformation of the energy system.
For our team "Systemintegration und Energiekonzepte" we are looking for a student assistant.
One of our projects, funded by the European Commission, deals with modular renovation solutions for the building envelopes of the European building stock. The goal of our work package in the AEGIR project (aegirproject.eu) is to largely automate the planning of integrated ventilation ducts for a modular system for ventilated façades (VHF). To do this, we use 3D models of components and buildings, as is common in building design, and manually place the air ducts in Autodesk Revit. In the future, the planning process for the facade-integrated ductwork from the ventilation unit to the rooms to be ventilated and back should be similarly supported, as is already done today for the placement of electrical circuit boards. For this purpose, the technical rules to be considered for air ducts, fire protection, statics, and thermal insulation must be reformulated into mathematical conditions, which will then be translated into a program code. We have already started planning manually integrated ventilation ducts in completed student projects and laying them out as a 3D model using Autodesk Revit. Three more buildings of different topologies still need to be completed. This work is important to derive the rules to be programmed based on the experiences from manual planning.
What you will do
* In line with the already tested processes, you will create 3D models for facade-integrated ventilation ducts for three more buildings in the EU.
* You will continue the list of rules that are required for the installation of these ducts.
What you bring to the table
* You are studying Civil Engineering, Architecture, Building Services Engineering,Facility Management, or a comparable field.
* You have already gained initial experience with technical drawings using 3D design software.
* Additionally, you possess the relevant knowledge for the design of duct networks.
* Furthermore, you should master the fundamentals of engineering mathematics related to set theory and the mathematical formulation of logical relationships in order to document the rules to be considered.
* It is important to you to get involved in the team and to achieve goals together as a team.
* You plan and complete tasks independently and with high quality.
* You can independently and proactively plan upcoming work steps, set priorities, and have appropriate time management skills.
* It is easy for you to present work that you have carried out independently.
* You have good German language skills (at least B1) and have already successfully demonstrated your good English language skills (at least B2).
What you can expect
* Exclusive insight: By working together with the scientists in our work unit, you will gain an insight into everyday research and development at a research institute.
* Laboratory infrastructure: At Fraunhofer ISE, we work with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment so that research projects can be carried out using the latest technology.
* Research mix: We give you the opportunity to combine experimental work with theory and thus apply and expand your knowledge from your studies.
* Supervision: You will be supervised in your work by scientists and receive feedback on your progress.
* Teamwork: You will gain experience of working in a team by interacting with academic and student staff and will be able to contribute the experience you have already gained.
* Working hours and location: We offer you the opportunity to flexibly adapt your working hours to your needs by arrangement and to work from home from time to time.
* Equal opportunities: We value equal opportunities and make room for diversity.
* After work: Celebrate yourself and your colleagues at after-work events or our annual employee parties, such as the hiking day.
Remuneration is based on the level of university degree.
We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability.
Interested? Apply online now. We look forward to getting to know you!
For questions about this position, please contact:
Sven Auerswald
Tel.-Nr: +49 (0)761 4588 5901
Fraunhofer Institute for Solar Energy Systems ISE
Requisition Number: 78107 Application Deadline: