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With around 16,000 students and 3,800 employees, Technische Universität Braunschweig is the largest Institute of Technology in northern Germany. We are known for our strategic and performance-oriented thinking and acting, top-level research, highly committed lecturers and a successful transfer of knowledge and technologies into industry and society. We are dedicated to creating a family-friendly environment and advocate for equal opportunities.

Our core research areas are Mobility, Engineering for Health, Metrology, and the City of the Future. A strong focus is placed on engineering and the natural sciences, with a close link of our core disciplines to the economics, social and educational sciences as well as the humanities.

Our campus is located in the middle of one of Europe’s research hotspots, where we have established a successful working relationship—both with the more than 20 research facilities in our neighbourhood and our international partner universities.

Research assistants

Research assistants

At the Institute of Joining and Welding Technology at the TU Braunschweig, Department of Advanced Composites and Interfaces, unsolicited applications for a position as a research associate are continuously possible for an initial period of 24 months. Remuneration is in accordance with TV-L 13.

The research tasks to be carried out are usually carried out within the framework of publicly funded projects. Topic areas are e.g.

§ Interfaces in components made of fibre reinforced plastics and metals

§ Surface pretreatment of fibre composites and metals

§ Process technology for the production of material composites by press joining or primary forming

§ Destructive and non-destructive testing methods for the characterization of material composites

In addition to project management, there are other tasks to be performed in setting up and operating the Open Hybrid LabFactory research campus at the Wolfsburg site, as well as tasks in the area of student support and teaching.

Requirements:

an above-average degree in mechanical engineering specialising in materials science, plastics technology or chemistry with in-depth knowledge of surface technology
good written and spoken German and English
High level of personal initiative, contact and commitment and willingness to work in a team
Class B driving licence and willingness to work at the Braunschweig and Wolfsburg sites
Previous knowledge in the fields of fibre composites, surface technology or analysis and adhesive technology is advantageous

The basic possibility of a doctorate is given, the position is not suitable for part-time employment. The university aims to increase the proportion of women in its academic staff. For this reason, women are particularly encouraged to apply. Applications of suitable severely disabled persons are welcome. Applications should be sent to the contact person mentioned below with the usual documents.

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Technische Universität Braunschweig
Institut für Füge- und Schweißtechnik
Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Sven Hartwig
Langer Kamp 8
38106 Braunschweig

s.hartwig@tu-braunschweig.de

Tel: +49 531 391 - 65023
Fax: +49 531 391 - 95599

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