Research Associate (m/f/d) with focus on "fuel cell powered jet engines"

 

The Institute of Turbomachinery and Fluid-Dynamics (TFD) invites applications for the position of a Research Associate (m/f/d) with focus on "fuel cell powered jet engines" (Salary Scale 13 TV-L, 100 %) to be filled as soon as possible. The position is initially limited to 30 months. The scope of the position corresponds to 100 % of the regular weekly working hours. The project serves to achieve a doctoral degree.

Objective
You are developing a fuel cell aircraft engine for the next generation of climate-friendly aeroplanes in a young, interdisciplinary team.

Motivation & content
One concept currently being pursued to achieve the Paris climate protection targets by 2050 is to equip short and medium-range aircraft with fuel cells that run on hydrogen. In order to supply the fuel cells with a sufficient amount of oxygen from the atmosphere during cruising flight, they must be supplied with air via modern turbomachinery.

The aim of your work at the institute is the aerothermodynamic design and optimisation of turbomachinery for the air supply of flying fuel cells. Both the aerostage and the overall system are analysed from a fluid mechanical, thermodynamic and structural mechanical point of view. As part of your work, you will apply the latest methods of computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and design methods.

Recruitment requirements
The prerequisite for employment is a completed scientific university degree with a major in mechanical engineering or a comparable course of study with a focus on fluid mechanics, thermal turbomachinery, aircraft propulsion or comparable.

Desired in addition are:

• Very good to excellent grades in your studies
• Detailed knowledge of aerothermodynamics of turbomachinery
• Knowledge in the application of CFD methods (preferably ANSYS CFX)
• Knowledge of CAD applications
• Very good knowledge of German and English
• Willingness and ability to contribute to a young team
• Independent and careful way of working
• Pleasure in scientific work

Leibniz University Hannover considers itself a family-friendly university and therefore promotes a balance between work and family responsibilities. Part-time employment can be arranged upon request.

The university aims to promote equality between women and men. For this purpose, the university strives to reduce under-representation in areas where a certain gender is under-represented. Women are under-represented in the salary scale of the advertised position. Therefore, qualified women are encouraged to apply. Moreover, we welcome applications from qualified men. Preference will be given to equally-qualified applicants with disabilities.

 

Please send your application with the usual documents (including grades of the Bachelor's and Master's degree and certificate of general qualification for university entrance) until June 30, 2024 to

Email: nachtigal@tfd.uni-hannover.de