as research associate investigating the influence of flow on fibers in a suspension

Fuculty 2: School of Engineering - Techology and Life | Salary group 13 | Fulltime | Fixed-term contract for 3 years

In our research project, you will investigate the influence of flow on fibers in a suspension, as occurs in the injection molding of short fiber-reinforced polymers. Together, we aim to develop new models that manage to describe fiber orientation in such systems.

• Develop new continuum-theoretical models of fiber orientation in flow
• Create numerical solutions or the resulting differential equations for orientation tensors in simple geometrics
• Compare the results of different models with experimental data
• Publish results in scientific journals and present them at scientific conferences
• Communicate key project ideas and main results to a non-expert audience 

• A completed scientific university degree (e.g. Master’s in Physical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics,or Mathematics)
• At least 3 years of experience in independent scientific research  upon completing your master degree
• In-depth knowledge of continuum mechanics and tensor calculus
• Basic knowledge of the Finite Element Method (FEM) and basic programming skills
• Interest in fundamental research with an application focus
• Very good English skills