Organizational unit
Institute for Applied Materials -Reliability and Microstructure (IAM-ZM)
Job description
We are looking for a PhD student for the Research Training Group 2450 “Tailored Scale-Bridging Approaches to Computational Nanoscience” for the numerical simulation of lubricated mechanical contacts. The PhD deals with the coupling of theoretical-numerical descriptions on molecular and continuum mechanical scales.
The microscopic processes underlying friction and lubrication have so far eluded quantitative description. The PhD aims at developing cross-scale simulation methods for the modeling of such processes. Here, the local viscoelastic material properties within the lubrication gap are to be described with molecular dynamics simulation methods and coupled to a global fluid mechanics simulation. Furthermore, the obtained pressure distribution in the lubrication gap leads to the deformation of the contacting solids, which is to be described by means of boundary element methods. The work builds on results of ongoing PhD studies within the project P1 of the Research Training Group 2450, in which a continuum mechanical solver was developed, which is in principle suitable for such a coupling.
Candidates are expected to cooperate closely with the Chair of Simulation at the University of Freiburg. Further information can be found at https://www.compnano.kit.edu.
Starting date
as soon as possible
Personal qualification
- You have a completed master’s degree in materials science, physics or chemistry.
- In addition, programming skills in a relevant scientific language (C++, Python or FORTRAN) are expected.
This is what we offer
Become a member of staff of the only German University of Excellence that conducts large-scale research on the national level. Work under excellent working conditions in an international environment. Benefit from specific training when starting your job and from a wide range of further qualification offers. Use our flexible working time models (flexitime, work from home), our sports and leisure offers, as well as our child and holiday care services. We also pay a share of EUR 25/month in the Job Ticket Baden-Württemberg. Enjoy a large variety of dishes, snacks, and beverages at our canteens.
Salary
Salary category EG 13 TV-L, depending on the fulfillment of professional and personal requirements.
Contract duration
limited for three years
Application up to
December 29, 2024
Contact person in line-management
For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Peter Gumbsch, email: peter.gumbsch@kit.edu or Prof. Dr. Lars Pastewka, email: lars.pastewka@imtek.uni-freiburg.de.
Please apply online using the button below for this vacancy number 1451/2024.
Vacancy number: 1451/2024We prefer to balance the number of employees (f/m/d). Therefore we kindly ask female applicants to apply for this job. Recognized severely disabled persons will be preferred if they are equally qualified.
Contact
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