Research Assistant for our Research Group Tribology (m/f/d)

Supplier: Chair and Institute for Fluid Technology Drives and Systems The Institute for Fluid Engineering Drives and Systems (ifas) at RWTH Aachen is one of the world's largest institutes of its kind with research and teaching in all fields of fluid technology. In addition to mechanical engineering, it also includes disciplines such as thermodynamics, computer science, control technology, electrical engineering, tribology and chemistry. 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.

Your duties The research group “Tribology” examines tribological systems in fluid technology applications and covers the mechanisms of action in friction, lubrication and wear contacts across different abstraction levels. Using analytical, experimental and simulative methods, tribological phenomena are comprehensively understood and transferred to real technical systems. Thus, existing tribological systems are optimized in terms of application and at the same time established engineering scientific solutions are re-imagined. Their task is to significantly improve the performance of hydraulic machines through a deep understanding of tribological mechanisms. You analyze and optimize friction, lubrication and wear behavior, increase efficiency, sustainability and service life, and develop innovative solutions using experimental, analytical and simulative methods, such as new materials or the geometric optimization of tribological contacts. Close cooperation with industrial partners ensures the direct implementation of your research results in practical improvements in fluid technology systems. Within the scope of your activities, you will find a selection (!) of the following topics: Experimental investigation of tribological contacts in fluid engineering machines, such as axial piston pumps, taking into account material properties, hydraulic fluids, structural geometries and demanding conditions of use Analysis and measurement of surfaces of tribological contacts Development and application of simulation models, for example EHD or CFD simulations. Development, design and commissioning of test stands General tasks as scientific staff include: Editing public and industrially funded projects Communication of research results and acquisitions of new projects Writing publications on research results, research applications and reports Support for teaching Support for student work and guidance of student assistants

Complete university studies (master or comparable) in the field of mechanical engineering, CES, electrical engineering, physics or computer science Knowledge of information and communication systems Programming or simulation skills Basic knowledge of mechanical engineering, construction and fluid technology desirable Structured work, creativity and interest in new topics

The employment is in the employment relationship. The body shall be occupied at the earliest possible date and shall be limited to one year. An extension to a total of at least 3 years is envisaged. 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