Wissenschaftliche:r Mitarbeiter:in (w/m/d) als Expert:in für das Gebiet Digitalisierung und Circular Economy (Indikatorik)

About this job

We are looking for a motivated Research Assistant (m/f/d) as an expert in the field of digitalization and circular economy (indicator systems) for the "Digitalization & Circular Economy" transfer hub, effective immediately.

Reference Number: 80-2025 Employment: Full-time Salary: TV-L E13 (if collective bargaining requirements are met)

The "Digitalization & Circular Economy in the Prosperkolleg" project serves knowledge and technology transfer for digitalization and circular economy in the northern Ruhr area (https://www.transferhub.nrw). Contribute your skills to enable SMEs from industry, crafts, and other sectors to transform themselves sustainably through digitalization. Through innovative transfer formats using demonstrators, we make the knowledge of Hochschule Ruhr West and Prosperkolleg e.V. practically accessible to our target groups.

The position is also part of the CirPEL project (https://circular-performer.de), which aims to make circular economy accessible to companies and strengthen companies in the region in the race for Triple Zero - Zero Waste, Zero Pollution, Zero Carbon.

The position is assigned to the Computer Science Institute. Together with your colleagues, you will support our employees and the organization in implementing our promise: Never stop growing!

Your Tasks:

• Research activities aimed at developing suitable indicators in the field of circular economy and preparing existing indicator systems (e.g., Product Carbon Footprint, Sustainability Reporting, Product Life Cycle Management).
• Analysis of regulatory requirements and existing standards.
• Technical guidance and exchange with interdisciplinary teams.
• Creation of scientific publications.
• Transfer of project results into academic teaching (e.g., in the context of exercises or practical courses).
• Participation in the public relations of the overall project and communication of the findings to companies.
• Mediation of content and close exchange with SMEs from the region.
• Participation in events and knowledge transfer.

Your Profile:

• Completed scientific university degree (Master's).
• Technical affinity.
• Proven expertise from research and/or industry in the field of indicator systems.
• Experience in scientific work and publishing.
• Interdisciplinary openness, teamwork skills, strong communication skills.
• Willingness to represent the transfer hub at internal and external events.
• Good German language skills (C1 level).

Please note: We look forward to receiving your comprehensive online application by December 17, 2025, via our application portal. The position is limited until November 3, 2027, and is to be filled on a full-time basis. Part-time employment (from 50%) is generally possible. Applications from severely disabled persons will be given preferential consideration if they have the same qualifications. Interviews are scheduled for January 15, 2026.

The founding of Hochschule Ruhr West in 2009 with locations in Mülheim an der Ruhr and Bottrop is linked to the mission of supporting the Ruhr region as a future location. Our diverse range of courses enables Bachelor's and Master's degrees in technology and business. We practice participatory co-design in all areas and are constantly working to further increase the satisfaction and skills of our employees. Lean management processes enable agile, self-responsible work that is valued and promoted by managers. This passion of our teams is the basis for excellent results in teaching and research. We believe in diversity and in the fact that it creates vibrancy and motivation! Therefore, it is important for our university to offer sustainable framework conditions for students and employees alike, in which they can grow beyond their personal potential. This is what the HRW promise stands for: Never stop growing!

What you can expect at HRW:

• An exciting, varied, and responsible role in a motivating team.
• A work environment that you can shape through your personal commitment.
• Support during your start through our onboarding program and thorough technical training.
• Work on a new campus with modern facilities.
• Work-life balance thanks to flexible working hours, regulations for hybrid work (home office / campus), and 30 days of annual leave.
• Social benefits of the public sector (provision for old age thanks to supplementary pension for the public sector).
• An open and constructive feedback culture as well as company health promotion with HRW vital.
• Support for personal and professional development through extensive further training opportunities.
• Regardless of how you travel: Good transport links (bus, train, car, and bicycle).
• Free employee parking spaces outside the door.
• Discounted job ticket (2000).

For technical questions: Prof. Dr. Uwe Handmann Dean Faculty 1 / Head of Institute Computer Science Phone: 0208 882 54-802

For general questions about application and employment: Philipp Fularski Personnel Service Phone: 0208 882 54-154

For general questions about equal opportunities: Simone Krost Central Equal Opportunities Officer Phone: 0208 882 54-740

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