Research assistant in Mechanical Engineering

6 Apr 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

RWTH Aachen University

Department

Continuum Mechanics

Research Field

Engineering » Mechanical engineering
Physics » Classical mechanics

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Germany

Application Deadline

31 May 2024 - 12:59 (Europe/Brussels)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Are you interested in advancing continuum theory and computational mechanics to innovate drug delivery systems, thus unlocking new therapeutic strategies for curing bacterial infections, liver damage, and neurological disorders? Are you enthusiastic about collaborating within a highly interdisciplinary environment alongside chemists, biologists, medical doctors, and engineers, with the aim of pushing the boundaries of the current state-of-the-art?

At the Soft Matter Group, Department of Continuum Mechanics, RWTH Aachen University, we are establishing (1) original continuum-mechanics domain-knowledge to enable the creation of interpretable constitutive learners, and (2) statistical learning of large mechanical datasets. Our research inquiries span various scales and encompass multiple physical principles governing phase transitions, damage, and fracture phenomena observed in polymers, biological tissues, as well as natural and synthetic fiber reinforcements.

A fixed-term research assistant position, with an initial duration of one year and the possibility of extension for up to an additional three years, is currently open within our Group. The position will remain available until filled, with an employment date no later than October 1, 2024. The appointed candidate will be engaged in fluid-structure analysis of mechanical data relevant to a novel drug delivery system comprising polymer particles as drug carriers. The analysis outcomes are expected to inform synthesis guidance for optimizing drug release upon ultrasonication. Furthermore, the successful applicant will have the opportunity of pursuing a doctoral degree while holding this position. Salary for this position corresponds to pay grade EG 13 TV-L as per the German public service salary scale (TV-L).

Academic Benefits: Opportunity to develop a clearly defined research proposal; Comprehensive big picture of the field; Individualized guidance; Micromanagement-free learning environment.

Interested candidates are encouraged to submit a complete application, comprising a curriculum vitae, academic transcripts, certificates, a motivation letter, and two letters of recommendation, compiled into a single PDF document, to the principal investigator, Dr.-Ing. Vu Ngoc Khiêm, [email protected] , with the subject line "DSLMed_1903". In adherence to RWTH's commitment to equal opportunity, applicants are kindly requested to refrain from including their photograph in their application.

Application deadline:  May 31, 2024.

Requirements

Research Field

Engineering » Mechanical engineering

Education Level

Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Applicants must possess a Master's degree in mechanical engineering, civil engineering, computational engineering science, or a related discipline, with a substantial focus on applied mechanics. Alternatively, individuals in the final stages of their Master's program may be considered, provided their degree is awarded before the start of employment. Proficiency in continuum mechanics, nonlinear finite element methods, and fundamental machine learning is imperative for successful candidacy.

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Research Field

Engineering » Mechanical engineering

Additional Information
Benefits

RWTH is a certified family-friendly University. We support our employees in maintaining a good work-life balance with a wide range of health, advising, and prevention services, for example university sports. We also offer a comprehensive continuing education scheme and a public transportation ticket available at a significantly reduced price.

RWTH is an equal opportunities employer. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly from groups that are underrepresented at the University. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability or age. RWTH is strongly committed to encouraging women in their careers. Female applicants are given preference if they are equally suitable, competent, and professionally qualified, unless a fellow candidate is favored for a specific reason.

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

RWTH Aachen University

Country

Germany

State/Province

NRW

City

Aachen

Postal Code

52062

Street

Eilfschornsteinstr. 18

Geofield

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

State/Province

NRW

City

Aachen

Website

https://www.km.rwth-aachen.de/

Street

Eilfschornsteinstr. 18

Postal Code

52062

STATUS: EXPIRED