Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/x) – Process model for friction stir welding, full time, TVL E13, for 2 years - Bochum

Ruhr-Universität Bochum

Raum Bochum

Dein Job

Interdisciplinary Centre for Advanced Materials Simulation (ICAMS):
Micromechanical and Macoscopic Modelling

In order to fill a fixed-term position in full-time (39.83 hours/week = 100%) at the earliest possible date, we are looking for a

Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/x) – Process model for friction stir welding, full time, TVL E13, for 2 years

The Interdisciplinary Centre for Advanced Materials Simulation (ICAMS) is a research centre at the Ruhr-Universität Bochum, focusing on the development and application of multi-scale simulation tools for advanced materials. ICAMS is embedded into a network of national and international collaborations. Researchers and students benefit from this top international and interdisciplinary environment. The department Micromechanical and Macroscopic Modeling is actively doing research on process-microstructure-property relationships for metallic materials under various conditions. The focus of our work lies on scale-bridging modeling in close collaboration with experimental partners.

The tasks associated with the position include implementing a process model for Friction Stir Welding (FSW) based on physical principles and applying the model to predict microstructures resulting from FSW process by considering the complex interaction of thermo-mechanical loads and severe plastic deformation. The model predictions are validated against experimental results. The position offers substantial freedoms to implement creative, pragmatic solutions in a supportive environment.

Your tasks:

Implementation of a micromechanical process model based on the Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH) method and crystal plasticity.
Formulation of a macroscopic mean field process model describing the microstructure evolution during the FSW process based on statistical descriptors obtained from the micromechanical model.
Validation of predicted microstructures and residual stresses based on experimental data from collaboration partners.

Dein Profil

Your profile:

Outstanding, science-driven candidate with a strong background in mechanics of materials and a Ph.D. in Materials Science, Computational Engineering, or Physics
Expertise and experience with numerical methods in solid mechanics, including large plastic deformations, ideally with crystal plasticity
Fundamental understanding of materials physics and mechanisms of microstructure evolution under thermo-mechanical loads
Willingness to collaborate in a team with other modeling and experimental research groups
Demonstrated programming experience in Fortran and Python

We offer:

Team-oriented cooperation in a committed, international, and appreciative team
Options for flexible working hours
Extensive training and further education opportunities
A job in the lively Ruhr metropolitan region with its diverse cultural offerings
A friendly and collegial environment.

Further information:

The position is salaried and based on the collective agreement of the Länder (TV-L). If the personal and collective agreement requirements are met, the employee will receive pay grade E13 TV-L.

Further information can be found at https://oeffentlicher-dienst.info/ (in German).

The place of work is Ruhr University Bochum.

If the position is funded by third-party funds the employee has no teaching obligation.

Your application should include a CV with full publication list and a motivation letter explaining how your profile matches with the tasks described above.

RUB sees itself as a university with an international presence. The campus languages are German and English. Competence in at least one of the two languages and the willingness to learn the other are a prerequisite. RUB provides corresponding free courses for employees.

German language courses are offered by the University Language Center (ZFA) in the field of German as a Foreign Language (DaF). https://www.daf.ruhr-uni-bochum.de/sbgk/index.html.en

The Staff Council has the right to participate in all selection interviews. At the request of a candidate (m/f/x), it will ensure its participation in the entire procedure. Please contact wpr@rub.de.

The Ruhr-Universität Bochum is one of Germany’s leading research universities, addressing the whole range of academic disciplines. A highly dynamic setting enables researchers and students to work across the traditional boundaries of academic subjects and faculties. To create knowledge networks within and beyond the university is Ruhr-Universität Bochum’s declared aim.

The Ruhr-Universität Bochum stands for diversity and equal opportunities. For this reason, we favour a working environment composed of heterogeneous teams, and seek to promote the careers of individuals who are underrepresented in our respective professional areas. The Ruhr-Universität Bochum expressly requests job applications from women. In areas in which they are underrepresented they will be given preference in the case of equivalent qualifications with male candidates. Applications from individuals with disabilities are most welcome.

Contact persons for further information:

Prof. Dr. Alexander Hartmaier +49 160 5875012

Travel costs, accommodation costs and loss of earnings or other application costs for job interviews can unfortunately not be reimbursed.

We look forward to receiving your application via our online application portal by 2025-11-24. Please make sure to mention the reference number ANR 5141.