Research Assistant (m/f/d)

The Leibniz Institute for Composite Materials (IVW) GmbH is one of the world's leading institutions in the field of composite materials. We investigate and develop the entire value chain of composite materials "from the scientific basis to the component".

To strengthen our team in the „Fatigue & Life Time Prediction“ we are looking for a

Research Assistant (m/f/d)

Your task

In the field of the development of fiber-reinforced composite structures, you will support and work on various projects and research new technologies for the use of composite materials as a contribution to solving the major challenges of our time: energy, climate, environment, mobility, health and production technologies of the future. The holistic approach is always important, enabling you to assess the influence of material and design on the application and to consider the choice of manufacturing processes in the design.

You will deal with the analysis and targeted adjustment of residual stress states in fiber-metal hybrids and their influence on fatigue behavior. You will focus on the development of experimental and analytical methods. You will work on various projects on these topics, covering a broad spectrum of composite materials.

You will find a dedicated team of scientific and technical staff and will complement them in an important position. In this team, you will deal with interesting scientific basics but also work very closely with industrial partners (mainly the aerospace, automotive and mechanical engineering industries) on current application issues.

Your profile

• Interest in polymer and hybrid composite materials, material models and testing technology
• Experience in experimental methods and FE simulation (e.g. Abaqus)
• High motivation, initiative and ability to work in a team
• Independent way of working
• Communication and organizational skills
• good written and spoken English skills
• Above-average university degree (Master) in technical/scientific subjects

Our offer

• Collaboration with national, international and multidisciplinary teams
• Flexible working hours (Work-Life-Balance)
• Remuneration in line with the public sector including the usual social benefits and the possibility of a company pension scheme as well as an allowance for capital-forming benefits
• A varied further education programs, sports activities, joint leisure events
• Health days and company integration management
• Support with care services in the family environment
• Jobticket

Interested?

IVW is committed to the employment of people with disabilities: Applications from severely disabled persons and persons of equal status will be given preferential consideration if they are suitable. IVW sees itself as a modern and open-minded employer. We welcome your application regardless of your age, gender, cultural and social background, religion, ideology, disability or sexual identity. We promote gender equality.

Apply now easily and in just a few minutes via our application portal!

Your contact

You can obtain information from Sylke Fols

Phone: +49 631 2017 211

Leibniz-Institut für Verbundwerkstoffe GmbH

Rheinland-Pfälzische Technische Universität Kaiserslautern-Landau

Personalwesen

Erwin-Schrödinger-Straße 58

67663 Kaiserslautern

www.ivw.uni-kl.de