Doctoral Researcher (Physics or Engineering Sciences) | Promotion (m/w/d)
Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung (BAM)
Job Summary
This doctoral researcher position, part of the prestigious 'BlueMat: Water-Driven Materials' Cluster of Excellence, focuses on characterizing the specialized mechanical and acoustic properties of novel, innovative materials, particularly using ultrasonic techniques. The successful candidate will design, build, and execute experiments utilizing ultrasonic immersion and laser-based ultrasonic methods to determine sound velocity and damping, while also characterizing material samples under varying environmental conditions. A key aspect of the role involves developing numerical models to simulate ultrasonic wave propagation and exploring application scenarios for these new materials in acoustic sensor and actuator technology. This role requires a Master's degree in Physics or Engineering, proven experience in both experimental work and numerical simulation, and programming proficiency in tools like Matlab or Python, offering a unique opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge sustainable materials research within a dynamic, interdisciplinary team.
Required Skills
Education
Master's or Diploma degree in Physics or Engineering Sciences (e.g., Physical Engineering Science, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or comparable), completed with a grade of 'good' or better.
Experience
- Experience in Acoustics, Physics of Sound Propagation, Structure-borne Sound, Guided Ultrasonic Waves, Laser Acoustics, or Ultrasonics
- Experience in both experimental work and developing numerical simulation models
- Professional experience in programming (e.g., Matlab or Python)
Languages
Additional
- Willingness to supervise junior scientists.
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