Doctoral Candidate / Research Assistant (f/m/d) Thermoacoustic Microenergy Devices 75% part-time

Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research institute in Germany is offering an exciting opportunity to develop thermoacoustic microsystems. The ideal candidate will work on tasks like designing microdevices and optimizing their efficiency through simulations. This part-time role also supports doctoral research, providing access to advanced facilities for prototyping and testing. Join a prestigious organization at the forefront of scientific research.

Qualifikationen

• Experience in designing thermoacoustic microdevices.
• Strong background in numerical simulations.
• Ability to fabricate and test prototypes.

Aufgaben

• Design and develop thermoacoustic microdevices.
• Optimize performance through numerical modeling.
• Fabricate and test prototypes for energy harvesting.

Kenntnisse

Thermoacoustic system design

Numerical modeling

Prototype testing

Microscale energy systems

Ausbildung

PhD or part-time doctorate in relevant field

Tools

3D printing

Lithography

Laser cutting

Jobbeschreibung

Area of research:

Other

Part-Time Suitability:

The position is suitable for part-time employment.

Starting date:

23.10.2025

Job description:

You are working on the development of thermoacoustic microsystems that utilize the thermoacoustic effect to convert thermal energy into acoustic waves, which can then be used to generate electricity or manage heat at the microscale. The goal is to improve the performance, efficiency and scalability of these microscale systems for a wide range of industrial, automotive and energy-related applications. You will have the following tasks:

• Design concept and development of thermoacoustic microdevices, focusing on optimizing their acoustic and thermal properties
• Developing and optimizing numerical models to simulate the performance of thermoacoustic microdevices
• Designing, fabricating, and experimentally testing prototype thermoacoustic energy harvesting/cooling microdevices
• Integrate thermoacoustic microdevices into practical applications, such as micro-cooling systems and portable energy generators.
• Simulation-based design optimization

The activity offers the opportunity for a part-time doctorate.

The institute is equipped with an array of state-of-the-art facilities, including a 600 m² clean room, mechanical workshop, advanced rapid prototyping capabilities like lithography, 3D printing and laser cutting, construction and connection technology labs, as well as various metrology laboratories.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.