Doctoral Candidate (m/f/d): Acoustics-oriented design with a focus on computational acoustics

With around 16,000 students and 3,800 employees, the Technische Universität Braunschweig is one of Germany´s leading institutes of technology. It stands for strategic and performance-oriented thinking and acting, relevant research, committed teaching, and the successful transfer of knowledge and technologies to the economy and society. We consistently advocate for family friendliness and equal opportunities.

Our research focuses are mobility, engineering for health, metrology, and city of the future. Strong engineering and natural sciences are our core disciplines. These are closely interconnected with economics, social and educational sciences and humanities.

Our campus is located in the midst of one of the most research-intensive regions in Europe. We work successfully together with over 20 research institutions in our neighbourhood as we do with our international partner universities.

Starting from the earliest possible date, the Institute for Acoustics and Dynamics is looking for a

Doctoral Candidate (m/f/d): Acoustics-oriented design with a focus on computational acoustics
(EG 13 TV-L, full-time)

The position is to be filled on a fixed-term basis for a period of 3 years. The successful applicant will be given the opportunity to pursue a doctorate.

As the Institute for Acoustics and Dynamics, we conduct research with three professorships in a broad field in the areas of sound propagation and noise assessment, uncertainty quantification and non-linear dynamics and friction. In the field of acoustics, we work primarily in the area of modelling and simulation of acoustic fields and the evaluation of the effect of sound on humans. Our experimental methods enable us to validate the computations in a wide range from structure-borne sound to airborne sound and sound propagation in porous media.

As part of the work at the institute, research in the field of computational acoustics as an enabler for acoustics-oriented design will be carried out. A key aspect of acoustics-oriented design and Design to Acoustics is that acoustics are taken into account in all phases of product development, on an equal footing with all other disciplines that define relevant requirements. This is particularly challenging, because it is very difficult to predict the acoustic properties in the very early stages of product development, as many details, such as the geometric dimensions or the materials to be used, have not yet been determined - but they have a significant influence on the expected acoustic properties. An integral, holistic approach is therefore necessary, which can successively specify the modelling, simulation and prediction of the acoustic properties in parallel with the detailing of the design.

Your tasks

• You will carry out research in the area of acoustics-oriented design with a focus on computational acoustics
• You will apply for and work on research projects.
• You will publish research findings and participate in national and international conferences.
• You will support the development of the in-house FEM code elementary parallel solver (elPaSo)
• You will be involved in teaching at the University (preparation and implementation of courses as well as supervision of students’ work).

Your Qualifications

• You have a degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or a related technical subject
• You have very good knowledge of the English language and at least basic knowledge in German
• Solid understanding of vibroacoustic and finite element method
• Experience with programming (e.g. C++) or scripting languages preferable (e.g. Python, MATLAB)
• Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary team environment - High proficiency in written and spoken English

We offer

• Work on exciting future-oriented research topics in an inspiring work environment as part of the university community
• A vibrant campus life in an international atmosphere with lots of intercultural offers and international cooperations
• Payment in accordance with the collective agreement TV-L (a special payment at the end of the year as well as a supplementary benefit in the form of a company pension, comparable to a company pension in the private sector) including 30 days vacation per year
• Flexible working and part-time options and a family-friendly university culture, awarded the "Family-friendly university" audit since 2007
• Special continuing education programs for young scientists, a postdoc program, as well as other offerings from the Central Personnel Development Department and sports activities.

Further notes

We welcome applicants of all nationalities. At the same time, we encourage people with severe disabilities to apply. Applications from severely disabled persons will be given preference if they are equally qualified. Please attach a proof of disability to your application. We are also working on the fulfilment of the Central Equality Plan based on the Lower Saxony Equal Rights Act (Niedersächsisches Gleichberechtigungsgesetz—NGG) and strive to reduce under-representation in all areas and positions as defined by the NGG. Therefore, applications from women are particularly welcome in this case.

The personal data will be stored for the purpose of processing the application. By submitting your application, you agree that your data may be stored and processed electronically for application purposes in compliance with the provisions of data protection law. Further information on data protection can be found in our data protection regulations at https://www.tu-braunschweig.de/datenschutzerklaerung-bewerbungen . Application costs cannot be reimbursed.

Questions and Answers

For more information, please contact Prof. Dr.-Ing. Sabine C. Langer:

Email: s.langer(at)tu-braunschweig.de

Deadline for applications is 15 January 2026

Are you interested? Please send your application preferably via email to inad-leitung(at)tu-braunschweig.de

or via mail to

Technische Universität Braunschweig
Institut für Akustik und Dynamik
Langer Kamp 19
38106 Braunschweig

vom: 11.12.2025
gültig bis: 15.01.2026