Materials scientist Jobs in Loxstedt

City : Bremerhaven

Engineer

• Optimization of Sail Systems for Sustainable Shipping

Who we are …

Our primary focuses at Fraunhofer IWES are on wind energy and hydrogen technologies. Our institute is home to more than 300 scientists and employees as well as over 100 students from over 30 countries pursuing careers in applied research and development at nine sites. We secure investments in technological developments through validation, shorten innovation cycles, accelerate certification procedures, and increase planning accuracy by means of innovative measurement methods.

This team is looking for you …

You will be part of the group »Test and Method Development« at our site in Bremerhaven. We develop innovative and customized procedures for the simulation and validation of sail systems in the scope of the »Sustainable Maritime Mobility« working group as well as of drive trains for wind turbines. We also employ our expertise in the field of sustainable maritime mobility for the analysis and optimization of wind propulsion systems. At present, the team consists of three research associates. We support each other irrespective of our projects and backgrounds. A culture of open exchange and cooperation, even beyond team boundaries and sites, are particularly important to us.

What you will do

These duties awaiting you …

You will establish research focuses for sail systems for commercial shipping in order to identify weak spots and optimization potential. This includes the mechanical design of the rig as a complete system as well as the flap and adjustment mechanisms for the wind propulsion system. To do so, you will determine the operating loads of sail systems. Employing your results, you will then optimize the operating and vibration behavior.

No two days are ever the same!

In addition, you will also optimize the design of wind propulsion systems with regard to lightweight construction and resource efficiency. As part of the »Sustainable Maritime Mobility« working group, you will work in close cooperation with the IWES site in Leer.

What you bring to the table

What is your specialist background?

You have completed your diploma or master’s degree in the field of Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Naval Architecture, or a similar subject. Are you well versed in design and CAD systems? Do you also have experience in lightweight construction? Are you able to create strength verifications in this context? Great! Ideally, you might even already have knowledge of naval architecture and sail systems.

Your profile is complemented by …

Perhaps you have experience working with fiber composite materials? Maybe you have already performed vibration analyses? It would be great if you also have knowledge of the finite element method and multi-body simulations. Do not worry if you do not have all the skills in your repertoire just yet though – you can also get your career off to a flying start with us, too. If you do already have experience, you can expand upon it. Here at IWES, we operate on an international level – a good command of German and English will make your day-to-day work easier.

What you can expect

How would you like to develop?

We support you on your professional journey. Whether personally, professionally, or methodically, we find the right qualification measures for you. It is also possible to be responsible for your own doctorate here. We offer you our full support! Do you want to immerse yourself in additional fields and work independently to drive new topics forward? With us, you get to shape your range of duties actively!

What we can offer you …

Our flextime and core time system allows you to plan your working day flexibly. In addition, you also have the option to work remotely. Not sure who can look after your children in an emergency? We help by offering emergency childcare. Interested in employee discounts for events, clothes, vacations, etc.? With us, you can select from a varied range of offers and easily take advantage of them for yourself via an app.

We set store by diversity and equality!

Our open institute culture as well as mutual tolerance and respect ensure that every person feels comfortable with us from the start. We achieve this, for example, through our onboarding program for new employees as well as by raising awareness of and providing training on diversity and equal opportunity issues. We firmly believe that diversity is key to our success. Join us and experience this 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.

The position is limited to 3 years. The weekly working time is 39 hours. This position is also available on a part-time basis, preferably close to full-time. Appointment, remuneration and social security benefits based on the public-sector collective wage agreement (TVöD). Additionally Fraunhofer may grant performance-based variable remuneration components.

Interested? Apply online now. We look forward to getting to know you!

Only online applications via the portal can be considered.

Please note that we observe the provisions of the valid General Data Protection Regulation when processing applications.

Requisition Number : 69304 Application Deadline : 11 / 15 / 2023