Research Assistant - Simulation of Rare and Transient Events in Dilute Gases (m/f/d)

At the Chair of Applied and Computer-Supported Mathematics (ACoM), we conduct mathematical research at the interface between engineering, natural and life sciences. We strive to promote and encourage interdisciplinary activities that combine basic research and applied research. In our view, mathematical results form the fundamental source of the solution of modern technological problems in applied disciplines. We are part of the Department of Mathematics at RWTH Aachen and are closely connected to the groups of Numerical Analysis at IGPM and for uncertainty quantification at UQ. Some of our doctoral students and postdoctoral students are affiliated to the Research Training Group “Energy, Entropy and Dissipative Dynamics”, the International Graduate College “Modern inverse Problems”, the SNuBIC Research Unit, the Collaborative Research Area “Sparsity and Singular Structures” and the School for Simulation and Data Sciences. The work will be carried out within the framework of the project “Simulation of Rare and Transient Events in Diluted Gases” funded by the DFG. The research focus is on the development of new algorithms as part of the Direct Simulation Monte Carlo method (DSMC) to improve the simulations mentioned. These algorithms include particle particle particle and particle surface interactions, particle fusion and sensitivity analysis methods for stochastic particle-based simulations. The practical applications of the research topic include engineering problems in the fields of microelectromechanical systems, aerospace technology and semiconductor production. The RWTH is certified as a family-friendly university. RWTH offers a variety of health, counselling and prevention services (e.g. university sports) as part of a university health management. There is a wide range of training and the possibility of obtaining a job ticket for employees and civil servants.

Development of new DSMC routines and mathematical analysis of their properties Their implementation in program code Implementation of simulations and evaluation of results Publication of results in journals with peer review Presentation of results at international conferences

Interested persons should meet the following criteria: University degree (master or comparable) in applied mathematics, computer technology or simulation sciences Knowledge of numerical methods for partial differential equations is required Basic knowledge of fluid mechanics or statistical mechanics is required Good programming and script skills (e.g. C/C++, Python, Fortran, Julia, Matlab) Good analytical skills Excellent written and oral communication skills in English Experience with particle-based methods or numerical optimization is advantageous Experience and interest in international cooperation are beneficial

The employment is in the employment relationship. The place shall be occupied at the next possible time and shall be limited to 3 years. The temporary employment is carried out within the framework of the time-limits of the science-time contract law. It is a full-time job. There is a doctoral opportunity. The grouping depends on the TV-L. The place is rated with EG 13 TV-L. The job description is aimed at all sexes. We want to promote the careers of women at RWTH Aachen University and are therefore looking forward to applicants. Women are preferably taken into account in the case of equal suitability, competence and professional performance, provided You are underrepresented in the organisational unit and, if not in the person of a competitor, outweigh the reasons. Applications for suitable people with difficulty are expressly desired. For the purposes of equal treatment, we ask you to waive an application photo. Information on the collection of personal data pursuant to Articles 13 and 14 of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) can be found at https://www.rwth-aachen.de/dsgvo-information-bewerbe