Postdoctoral Researcher in Computational Mechanics | Postdoctoral Position in Computational Mechanics
Helmholtz-Zentrum hereon GmbH
Job Summary
This two-year postdoctoral position at the Institute of Material Systems Modeling focuses on advancing the open-source multi-physics simulation framework '4C'. The successful candidate will spend their days developing new capabilities in C++ and applying these computational models to complex problems in solid mechanics, materials science, additive manufacturing, and biomedical engineering. This role offers a unique blend of high-level programming and theoretical modeling within a collaborative environment where researchers work alongside in-house experimentalists. Beyond technical development, the researcher is expected to publish findings in international journals and present at global conferences. The position is highly attractive for its integration into a large-scale research center (Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon), offering public service benefits, flexible working arrangements, and a modern technical infrastructure dedicated to cutting-edge material systems modeling.
Required Skills
Education
Master's and PhD degree in Computational Mechanics, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Mathematics, or a related field.
Experience
- Proven professional experience in code development and software engineering within a research context
- Extensive experience in computational modeling and the theoretical foundations of engineering
- Demonstrated track record of scientific publication in international peer-reviewed journals
- Experience with C++ libraries such as deal.II and Trilinos is highly desirable
Languages
Additional
- Coding skills will be formally assessed during the interview process. The position is a fixed-term 2-year contract with a 39-hour work week.
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