Scientific Coworker / PhD candidate position at Institute of Structural Analysis, Leibniz Universität Hannover

The Institute of Structural Analysis at Leibniz Universität Hannover invites applications for a

Scientific coworker / PhD Candidate (Salary scale E13 TV-L)

The position is available from 1 December 2013.  The work should lead to a PhD thesis.

Tasks:
Your tasks include contributions to teaching and research. The research theme involves the development, implementation, and application of material models for modern composite materials and their joints. In particular, the failure behavior for the clinching of short fiber reinforced thermoplastics with aluminum plates will be investigated. The research will be carried out within the framework of a project funded by the German Research Foundation DFG and is carried out in close collaboration with the Institute of Metal Forming and Metal Forming Machines. The work will be done within a working group of the ISD dealing this subject theme and related themes. Composite materials are increasingly important in the areas of wind energy, aerospace, automobile, and civil engineering. The ISD pursues the involvement in national and international projects.

Requirements:
Applicants should have a diploma or masters degree in engineering or applied mathematics. A strong background in mechanics and numerical simulation is necessary. The Leibniz Universität Hannover aims, in particular, to promote women within the scope of the statutory provisions and, hence, emphatically invites qualified women to apply for this position. Severely disabled applicants will be given preferential consideration in the event of equal qualification. The University welcomes applications by researchers from abroad. Knowledge of the German language is a strong asset.

Contact Information:
For further information, please contact Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. R. Rolfes (+49 511 762-3867, r.rolfes@isd.uni-hannover.de).  
Please send your application with the usual documents and papers as soon as possible, ultimately by 27 November 2013 to

Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität Hannover
Institut für Statik und Dynamik
Prof. Dr.-Ing. habil. R. Rolfes
Appelstr. 9 A
30167 Hannover
Germany

or by email to Prof. Rolfes.

http://www.isd.uni-hannover.de/65.html?&L=1