Research Associate - Dresden, Deutschland - Leibniz-Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden e. V.

Leibniz-Institut für Polymerforschung Dresden e. V.

Geprüftes Unternehmen

Dresden, Deutschland

vor 1 Woche

Geschrieben von:

Lena Wagner

beBee Recruiter

Beschreibung

TUD Dresden University of Technology, as a University of Excellence, is one of the leading and most
dynamic research institutions in the country. Founded in 1828, today it is a globally oriented,
regionally anchored top university as it focuses on the grand challenges of the 21st century. It
develops innovative solutions for the world's most pressing issues. In research and academic
programs, the university unites the natural and engineering sciences with the humanities, social
sciences and medicine. This wide range of disciplines is a special feature, facilitating interdisciplinarity
and transfer of science to society. As a modern employer, it offers attractive working conditions to all
employees in teaching, research, technology and administration. The goal is to promote and develop
their individual abilities while empowering everyone to reach their full potential. TUD embodies a
university culture that is characterized by cosmopolitanism, mutual appreciation, thriving innovation
and active participation. For TUD diversity is an essential feature and a quality criterion of an excellent
university. Accordingly, we welcome all applicants who would like to commit themselves, their
achievements and productivity to the success of the whole institution.

At the
Faculty of Mechanical Science and Engineering, Institute of Material Handling and

Industrial Engineering, the
Chair of Material Handling offers a position as

Research Associate (M/F/x)

starting
as soon as possible. The position is initially limited until February 28, 2026. The period of
- employment is governed by the Fixed Term Research Contracts Act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz

WissZeitVG). The position offers the chance to obtain further academic qualification.

Tasks:
You will conduct research into technical logistics systems, such as wire rope, chain and belt
drives, industrial trucks, driverless transport systems and much more. You will work on publicly
funded research projects - also in co-operation with partners from research and industry - as well as
research contracts from companies.

The work is varied and covers the following areas:

Development of mechanical models for nonlinear friction and elasticity in the field of

materials handling technology, in particular rope friction

Experimental analysis: planning, execution and evaluation of test series to determine friction

coefficients and model validation in various materials handling scenarios

Calculation: analytical and numerical analyses of coupled equations of motion, finite

element method

Scientific communication: publication of scientific articles, attendance at international

funded research projects.

Requirements:

- university degree in engineering preferably with a focus on materials handling and logistics
- confident handling of Microsoft Office and/or LaTeX
- knowledge of a programming language (ideally C++ or Python)
- confident handling of CAD/CAE software (e.g. SolidWorks, Inventor, Mathcad, Ansys)
- very good to good German and English skills (written and spoken)

Previous knowledge in the fields of technical logistics, material handling and conveyor

- technology as well as technical mechanics is welcome- collaborative, collegial and goal-oriented working style
- willingness to further academic qualification.***
We offer:

opportunity for hybrid work
flexible working hours

- company pension scheme

TUD strives to employ more women in academia and research. We therefore expressly encourage
women to apply. The University is a certified family-friendly university and offers a Dual Career
equally qualified, those with disabilities or with equivalent status pursuant to the German Social Code
IX (SGB IX) will receive priority for employment.

Institut für Technische Logistik und Arbeitssysteme, Professur für Technische Logistik, Herrn

Prof. Dr.
Ing. habil. Thorsten Schmidt, Helmholtzstr. 10, 01069 Dresden, Germany. Please submit
cannot be reimbursed.**
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