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At the Fraunhofer IWM, 330 employees conduct research on materials and components with the aim of better understanding, developing, processing and using them. In our projects, we bridge the gap between the properties of materials and the durability, safety and function of technical systems.

We show ways and solutions for more energy efficiency and sustainability. After all, materials are crucial for climate neutrality, for the careful use of our planet's limited resources and for the sustainable transformation of our economy.

What you will do

Steels are commonly used as materials in components for storage and transportation of gaseous compounds due to their high strength and affordability. However, steels, when exposed to hydrogen, exhibit hydrogen embrittlement (HE) that results in reduced lifetime and safe use of the material through crack initiation and growth. In this context, you will help develop a state-of-the-art finite element modelling (FEM) framework that simulates crack growth and hydrogen diffusion. During your employment, you will write your master’s thesis and a publication on creating a multiscale FEM which combines materials characterization, diffusion kinetics, fracture mechanics and fatigue.

A wide variety of tasks await you :

You will be responsible for the development of two Finite Element Models (FEM), the first exploring the mechanistic interactions of microstructure information, residual stress, and hydrogen diffusion and solubility responses of steel alloys. This will include calibration, validation and verification of the model to experimental testing. The insights from this model will be incorporated into a cohesive zone model (CZM) for crack propagation. You will use the CZM to explore varying loading conditions and assess the effect of material properties on crack growth rates and compare with experimental results.

What you bring to the table

Your professional background :

You are studying materials science, mechanical engineering, aerospace engineering or a related subject and are interested in numerical simulation methods, ideally with experience in FE software (ABAQUS, ANSYS, LS-DYNA, etc.). You are interested in optimization of materials for applications, and programming in Python. You have a strong analytical and conceptual mindset and are results oriented. You have at least B2 knowledge of English.

Qualifications that complement your profile :

You are passionate about numerical modeling and programming. You work independently, are communicative, and have a structured approach to tasks. You are also proactive in finding solutions to complex problems and critically analyze the issues you encounter.

What you can expect

Always something new :

Working at the Fraunhofer IWM means researching innovative topics in an established research institute. Thanks to our flat hierarchies and open working culture, you will always have the right support at your disposal.

What we offer you :

Through flexible working hours and mobile working, we are committed to ensuring that you can balance your free time and work. In family emergencies, we offer emergency childcare and allow you to bring your children to our parent-child office if necessary, in order to react flexibly to unforeseen situations or childcare bottlenecks. You can also benefit from a wide range of employee discounts on events, furniture, clothing and much more.

This culture awaits you :

Our open institute culture aims to make everyone feel welcome and comfortable here. We pursue this goal, for example, through various leisure groups and our networking event as part of the onboarding process. Come and join us and see for yourself!

We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability.

With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future.

Apply online and shape the future of Fraunhofer IWM together with us!

Dr. Adrienne Muth will answer all technical questions at +49(0) 761 5142-563 .

Nothing suitable for you?

We always have new projects coming up and a wide variety of vacancies. Perhaps you will hit the mark with an unsolicited application to write your thesis in one of our scientific business areas. Apply online and we will add you to our application pool.

Fraunhofer Institute for Mechanics of Materials IWM

Requisition Number : 78296