Research Associate (m/f/d) at the Institute of Ship Structural Design and Analysis

Research Associate (m/f/d)

Institute for Ship Structural Design and Analysis

Remuneration: EG 13 TV‑L

Job ID: 18826WM10

Start of employment: as soon as possible

Application deadline:

Scope: full time and fixed term until

Overview

The GUIDE project is a German‑Norwegian collaboration with partners from the United Kingdom and France. The project “GUIDE—Green Utilization of Ship and Ice Data for Emission Reduction” aims to reduce emissions by increasing efficiency and promoting smart navigation. The TU Hamburg’s subproject focuses on determining ship resistance in ice and ice‑breaking capabilities. This role involves further development of a simulation for ice loads, fast assessment of structural risk and processing, interpreting, and analysing data from measurement voyages and experiments with icebreakers in the Arctic. A key activity is the automated extraction and interpretation of the data, for which custom code must be generated. Participation in Arctic expeditions and their preparation is also part of the project.

Responsibilities

• Numeric Simulation of ice failure processes
• Analysis of ice load measurements
• Fusion of camera observations with structurally borne measurement
• Participation in Arctic Expeditions
• Development of a new method for fast ice load risk assessments

Qualifications

• Completed scientific university studies (master’s degree or equivalent), in particular in Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Arctic Technologies or equivalent.

Desired Knowledge and Personal Skills

• Basic understanding of ice mechanics and a good knowledge of continuum mechanics
• At least intermediate level in finite element modeling
• Basic understanding of naval architecture and ship structures
• Ability to think creatively and develop new solutions and methods
• Availability for Arctic Expeditions

Our Offer

• A job in an interesting, friendly and appreciative working environment
• Flexible and family‑friendly working conditions
• Possibility of mobile working

We value diversity, therefore all applications are welcome, regardless of gender, gender identity, ethnic origin, nationality, age, religion and belief, disability, sexual orientation and identity or social background. The TU Hamburg stands for equal opportunities and appreciative and respectful cooperation.