Research assistant (EG 13 TV-H) - in the field of machine elements and tribology

The position is initially limited to 3 years with the possibility of extension for a further 2 years (qualification position according to § 65 HHG in conjunction with § 2 para. 1 sentence 1 WissZeitVG). The possibility of a doctorate is given.

Tasks:

• Scientific collaboration in research and teaching in the field of machine elements and tribology
• Independent work on a research sub-area, which is carried out with partners from other universities and in cooperation with small and medium-sized enterprises, in the areas of
  • tribological characterization of rough surfaces,
  • elasto-plastic behavior of discrete contacts,
  • thermoelastohydrodynamics of Hertzian contacts and
  • rotor dynamics.

Prerequisites:

• University degree in mechanical engineering (Master's/Diploma) with very good to good results

• Sound knowledge of programming with FORTRAN and Matlab
• Knowledge of numerical simulation of discrete contacts
• Very good verbal and written communication skills
• Confident use of Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Advantageous are:

• Experience in the use of programming environments on Windows and Linux
• Experience in the field of (E)MKS and EHD simulation
• Thorough and independent working methods
• A high degree of organizational skills

For further questions please contact Dr.-Ing. Gerald Ochse, Tel.: 0561-804-2774, E-Mail: gerald.ochse[at]uni-kassel[dot]deis at your disposal.

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In the interests of equal opportunities, the University of Kassel endeavors to offer women and men the same development opportunities and to counteract existing disadvantages. The aim is to significantly increase the proportion of women in research and teaching. Qualified women are therefore expressly encouraged to apply. Severely disabled applicants with equal aptitude and qualifications will be given preference. Full-time positions are generally divisible. Please only send us copies of your application documents (no folders), as these cannot be returned after the selection process has been completed; they will be destroyed in accordance with data protection regulations. Applications with informative documents should be sent to the President of the University of Kassel, 34109 Kassel, stating the reference number, also in electronic form, or to bewerbungen[at]uni-kassel[dot]de.