Stellenticket Technische Universität Dresden

The core research focuses of the Department of Autonomous and Energy-Efficient Maritime Technologies include multiphase flows in a maritime context. A particular focus is placed on the phenomena of cavitation, ventilation, and sloshing. Methodologically, the department employs both numerical and experimental methods. The numerical methods include Navier-Stokes solvers (such as OpenFOAM) coupled with nonlinear equations of motion and solvers for structural dynamics. This spectrum is complemented by boundary element methods, molecular dynamics methods, and data-driven approaches. For experimental research, the department operates several testing facilities. These primarily include the K27 circulation and cavitation tank at the Severin site, the UT2 circulation tank on the Schleuseninsel (currently decommissioned), and the deep and shallow water towing tanks. To further expand research capacities, the procurement and operation of a sloshing facility and a laser laboratory are planned.

Your responsibilities include, among others, the supervision and coordination of the continuous development of mathematical models for multiphase flows in interaction with structures. This specifically includes models for cavitation, cavitation-induced erosion, phase changes in sloshing, and ventilated flows. Both physics-based models from continuum mechanics and molecular dynamics as well as hybrid, data-driven approaches are included.
Furthermore, you will be responsible for the continuous maintenance, safe operation, and further development of the department's cavitation tunnel and the deep- and shallow-water tanks. In this area, you will be supported by a laboratory engineer and two technicians. These tasks include the development of experimental setups using force and pressure sensors, as well as optical measurement techniques, and the conceptual design and procurement of new measuring equipment. As these facilities are partially used across different departments, this position plays a central coordinating role.
Furthermore, you will ensure continuity in the aforementioned developments in numerics and measurement technology. You will serve as a key point of contact for the chair holder, research associates, students, as well as research partners and funding organizations. Furthermore, you will independently prepare and submit research proposals (e.g., to the DFG, federal ministries, or the EU) within the specified thematic area.
Your responsibilities also include the technical supervision and mentoring of doctoral candidates and students, as well as coordinating and supervising publications in leading international peer-reviewed journals. In addition, you will coordinate the chair’s public relations activities, including the organization of workshops.
You will organize and provide academic supervision for the chair's courses (including Hydrodynamics and Dynamics of Ship and Offshore Structures, Computational Fluid Dynamics, and Experimental Methods). Additionally, you will develop and independently conduct a new course on data-driven models for maritime applications, integrating current research questions into the curriculum.
Your teaching load consists of 8 SWS (hours per week per semester). You will be responsible for the guidance of research associates with teaching duties and will supervise student theses (Bachelor/Master).

• Successfully completed university degree (Master, Diplom or equivalent) and PhD in in Engineering (e.g., mechanical engineering, ship & ocean engineering, …) or Physics
• Several years of scientific research experience at a university, research institution, or corporate R&D department desirable
• Several years of experience in university-level teaching as well as in the examination and evaluation of student theses
• Extensive experience in the development and application of numerical methods for multiphase flows (e.g., cavitation, free-surface flows) and in experimental fluid mechanics (e.g., optical measurement techniques)
• In-depth knowledge of the development and application of open-source software (e.g., OpenFOAM) or in-house software solutions
• Advanced proficiency in the programming languages C++ and Python
• Knowledge of data-driven modeling
• Experience in the field of molecular dynamics is desirable
• A proven track record of first-author publications in leading international journals in the field of fluid mechanics
• Experience in project coordination and project management
• The ability to teach in German and/or in English is required; willingness to acquire the respective missing language skills

• A diverse range of tasks in a research-intensive, and topical environment
• An interesting and responsible position with a high degree of autonomy
• Opportunity for further scientific qualification
• A non-discriminatory work environment characterized by respect and mutual appreciation
• A pleasant working atmosphere and a wide range of continuing education and professional development opportunities

Please send your application with the reference number and the usual documents only by E-Mail (compiled into a single PDF document, max. 5 MB) to Prof. Dr.-Ing. Bettar Ould el Moctar (sekretariat@dms.tu-berlin.de).

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To ensure equal opportunities between women and men, applications by women with the required qualifications are explicitly desired. Qualified individuals with disabilities will be favored. The TU Berlin values the diversity of its members and is committed to the goals of equal opportunities. Applications from people of all nationalities and with a migration background are very welcome.