Student Assistant Position in Wastewater Treatment for Environmental/Civil/Process Engineering or Chemistry Students Rheinland-Pfälzische Technische Universität Kaiserslautern-Landau in Germany

The Rheinland-Pfälzische Technische Universität Kaiserslautern-Landau (RPTU) is offering a student assistant (HiWi) position to support the operation and modification of a multi-stage wastewater treatment pilot plant at the main wastewater treatment plant in Stuttgart-Mühlhausen. This opportunity is ideal for students in environmental engineering, civil engineering, process engineering, or chemistry, especially those with a focus on wastewater chemistry or related fields. The position involves hands-on work with a pilot-scale constructed wetland, including mechanical pre-treatment, sampling, and laboratory analysis of water quality parameters such as conductivity, redox potential, pH, acid capacity, turbidity, and various nutrients and metals. Routine tasks include maintaining operational logs, calibrating sensors, cleaning containers, and supporting the operation of the pilot plant.

The role is for 4 hours per week and is initially limited to 6 months, with the possibility to start immediately. Applicants should have a strong interest in experimental work, practical knowledge in environmental or process engineering, and good communication skills in English or German. Laboratory experience and the ability to work independently and as part of a team are highly valued. The position is paid according to standard HiWi rates, but no further funding or stipend details are specified.

Applications from women and disabled candidates are strongly encouraged. To apply, send your complete application documents in PDF format to M.Sc. Samira Bauschatz and Jun.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Carlo Morandi at RPTU Kaiserslautern-Landau by email before the end of February 2026. For more information, see the provided links to the WAREM program and the DECIRE-WATER project.