Research Associate / PhD Flow Simulation and Turbine Development

Hochschule Rhein-Waal / Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences; Kleve, Verwaltungsgemeinschaft Villingen-Schwenningen; Vor Ort; EUR 35.000 - 55.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established industry player in the education sector is seeking a Research Associate to join their Faculty of Technology and Bionics. This role involves engaging in innovative research on bladeless turbines, focusing on flow simulation and turbine development. You will be responsible for writing research proposals, developing test benches, and conducting CFD simulations. This position offers a unique opportunity to work in an interdisciplinary environment and contribute to cutting-edge research while pursuing a doctorate. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to make a significant impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Leistungen

Mobile Working

Home Office

University Sports

Collegial Working Atmosphere

Personal Responsibility

Creative Freedom

Opportunities for Development

Qualifikationen

• Completed scientific university degree in engineering or comparable.
• Sound knowledge of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics.

Aufgaben

• Writing a research proposal for a doctorate.
• Development of a test bench for a bladeless turbine.
• Implementation of CFD simulations.

Kenntnisse

Fluid Mechanics

Thermodynamics

Computer-Aided Flow Simulation (CFD)

Experimental Planning and Evaluation

Project Development

English Language

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Teamwork and Social Skills

Gender and Diversity Competence

Ausbildung

Master's Degree in Engineering

Diploma in Engineering or Comparable Field

Tools

CFD Software

Jobbeschreibung

For around 15 years, the Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences in the Lower Rhine region of Germany has provided an innovative, interdisciplinary and international education to young minds from around the world. We offer a total of 37 undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes in four multidisciplinary faculties: Technology and Bionics, Life Sciences, Society and Economics, and Communication and Environment. International collaboration is a strength of ours, seen and felt in our network of over 90 partner universities in 38 countries. Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences is not only connected to the larger world, but also deeply rooted in its Dutch-German EUREGIO home as well.

At the Faculty of Technology and Bionics, the Department of Thermodynamics and Process Engineering is investigating the use of small turbines in abrasive waters. For this purpose, the concept of a bladeless turbine is to be evaluated using measurement technology and optimised using simulations. The advertised position is a qualification position in accordance with the guidelines of Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences for the promotion of scientific qualification with the aim of a doctorate.

Join our team and help strengthen our university in the Faculty of Technology and Bionics, Kleve Campus, at the earliest possible date as a

Research Associate / PhD Flow Simulation and Turbine Development

Reference Number 01/F1/25

German TV-L pay scale level EG 13 | limited for a total of 4 years, of which an initial one-year term (“finding phase”) is followed by an extension for a three-year “research phase” in accordance § 2 Abs. 1 S. 1 (WissZeitVG) | part time with an average of 31.86 weekly hours

YOUR FUTURE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Writing a research proposal as part of a subsequent doctorate
• Development of a test bench for a bladeless turbine
• Mathematical modeling of flow conditions and dissipation
• Implementation of CFD simulations
• Design of a measurement method to validate the flow simulations (PIV) and execution of measurements
• Design modifications to the rotor and stator geometry and power transmission
• Project planning for the development of a technical follow-up product
• Publication of results

YOUR SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Completed scientific university degree (Master's, Diploma or comparable degree) in the field of engineering or a comparable subject area
• Sound knowledge of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics
• Good knowledge of computer-aided flow simulation (CFD)
• Sound knowledge in the planning, execution and evaluation of experiments
• Ability to develop and implement projects conceptually
• Very good knowledge of the English language
• Willingness to work in an interdisciplinary environment
• Ability to work in a team, social skills and a high degree of independence
• Gender and diversity competence

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

Diversity | Internationality | Certified as a family-friendly university | Mobile working as well as home office | University sports | Collegial, open working atmosphere | Exciting and varied range of tasks | Personal responsibility and creative freedom | Opportunities for personal and professional development

The Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences is committed to the professional development and advancement of women. Female candidates are expressly welcomed and encouraged to apply. In accordance with the Gender Equality Act of North Rhine-Westphalia (Landesgleichstellungsgesetz NRW), in cases of equal suitability, aptitude and professional experience, female candidates shall be given preferential consideration over male candidates for vacancies in areas with proportionally fewer female employees, provided there are no specific, overriding reasons for giving preference to a specific male candidate.

In the event of equal suitability, preferential consideration will also be given to disabled candidates or candidates recognised as such by virtue of Section 2 (3) of the German Code of Social Law, Book IX (SGB IX).

Please submit your application through the following link: https://www.hochschule-rhein-waal.de/en/vacancies and we look forward to receiving your application by no later than 21-05-2025.

For questions regarding the application process, please contact Ms Jäger at [phone].