Student Assistant / Academic Assistant in the field of Python scripting and flow/transport modeling

 

Nestled in a modern city surrounded by nature and with an exceptional standard of living, Leibniz University Hannover offers excellent working conditions in a vibrant scientific community.

The Institute of Fluid Mechanics and Environmental Physics in Civil Engineering (ISU) welcomes applications for the following position starting at the earliest possible date: Student Assistant / Academic Assistant in the field of Python scripting and flow/transport modeling (20 to 40 hours per month)

The contract is initially limited to 6 months due to the ending of a research project.

Your role

Your tasks include support/cooperation with:

• Python scripting, data analysis and plotting for simulations' pre- and postprocessing
• Managing long calculations on linux computing clusters: checking results and restarting
• optionally: CAD for generation of artificial pore spaces using python and FreeCAD
• optionally: Meshing with OpenFOAM's SnappyHexMesh utility
• optionally: literature research and Wiki-like documentation on underground hydrogen storage, software usage and modeling methods

Who are we looking for?

Prerequisite for employment is a valid enrolment at a german university. You are preferably willing to learn new methods and ideally interested in writing a subsequent thesis about flow and transport modeling or computational fluid dynamics at ISU. You would be asked to at least partly work in person at our institute and organize yourself in a way that you can work with a regular but not too frequent supervision.

Equal opportunities and diversity are core values at Leibniz University Hannover. Our goal is to tap into individual potential and open up possibilities. We therefore welcome applications from anyone interested in the position, irrespective of gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or ideology, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity. Preference will be given to equally-qualified candidates with disabilities.

Why join us?

With more than 5.000 employees, Leibniz University Hannover is one of the largest and most attractive employers in the Hannover region. We offer a vibrant interdisciplinary and international working environment, and promote personal and professional development ranging from subject-related skills to languages.

Remote work (mobile work) can be arranged upon request. We support employees with balancing work and family life, through services such as back-up childcare, childcare during school holidays, and parent-child offices, as well as providing individual advice regarding family responsibilities and caring for dependants.

To promote health and well-being among employees, we offer an extensive sports programme with over 100 different sports, as well as a fitness centre with a sauna and climbing space. Health management measures, such as courses on stress management, good nutrition and relaxation, aim to ensure a healthy workplace.

 

Additional information

For further information, please contact Mr Gergely Schmidt (tel.: +49 (0)511 762-4205, email: schmidt@hydromech.uni-hannover.de).

Please submit your application and supporting documents by March 24, 2025 electronically to