Research Associate (Materials Science/Nuclear Engineering) | wiss. Mitarbeiterin bzw. Mitarbeiter (m/w/d)
Technische Universität Dresden Arbeitsstätte Dresden
Job Summary
This Research Associate position at TU Dresden, a leading German research institution, focuses on critical materials science research for Generation IV Molten Salt Reactors. The successful candidate will conduct investigations into the corrosion resistance of various high-temperature materials in chloride salt melts, aiming to identify materials suitable for long-term operation in pump components. Day-to-day tasks involve performing static corrosion tests in a lab setting, modifying a pilot plant for experiments in flowing salt melts, and conducting detailed material analyses to understand corrosion mechanisms. This project is highly collaborative, working closely with a prominent pump manufacturer, offering a unique opportunity to apply advanced scientific knowledge to real-world industrial challenges in nuclear and process engineering.
Required Skills
Education
Very good scientific university degree (Diploma, Master) in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Process Engineering, or a related field
Experience
- Professional experience in scientific research and development
- Practical experience with experimental techniques and procedures
- Experience with structural modification of experimental facilities/pilot plants
- Experience in active communication with industrial and scientific partners
Languages
Additional
- The position is temporary until August 31, 2027, according to the German Fixed-Term Research Contracts Act (WissZeitVG). For non-native German speakers, a C2 certificate in German is required.
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