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

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

Tasks:

• Scientific cooperation in research and teaching in the field of machine elements and tribology
• Independent processing of a research subfield, which is processed 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:

• With very good to good results completed scientific university studies in mechanical engineering (Master/Diploma).

• Profound knowledge in programming with FORTRAN and Matlab
• Knowledge in 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 inquiries 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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