9 PhD positions in the new BTU-DLR-BAM Cooperation ['skai]-lab

9 PhD positions in the new BTU-DLR-BAM Cooperation ('skai)-lab

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The Brandenburg University of Technology Cottbus‑Senftenberg (BTU), the German Aerospace Center (DLR) and the Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing (Bundesanstalt für Materialforschung und -prüfung, BAM) advertise 9 PhD positions in the new BTU‑DLR‑BAM Cooperation ('skai)-lab.

The cooperation ('skai)-lab focuses on quality control, structural health monitoring and operational safety of additively manufactured components for electrified aero engines, combining expertise in additive manufacturing, non‑destructive testing and structural monitoring with application requirements for novel propulsion concepts and aviation components. It aims to train the next generation of interdisciplinary aviation and manufacturing scientists.

PhD Topics

• Impact of manufacturing inaccuracies on performance and lifetime of additively created TPMS heat exchangers (PhD Topic P1)
• Powder degradation in the PBF‑LB/M production of aerospace components: Analysis of relevant influencing factors and development of recycling strategies for sustainable powder utilization (PhD Topic P2)
• Continuum‑mechanical modelling in physics‑informed neural networks for data‑driven process optimisation of additively manufactured components (PhD Topic P3)
• A robust approach for structural health monitoring of components for electrified aviation (PhD Topic P4)
• Design process for electrical machines with additively manufactured hollow conductor winding in aircraft engines (PhD Topic P5)
• Analysis, comparison and implementation of fault detection methods for electric machines (PhD Topic P6)
• Acoustic signature of additively manufactured electric motor components for structure‑integrated condition monitoring (PhD Topic P7)
• Integrated process chain for additive manufacturing of foamed structures with graded properties (PhD Topic P8)
• Development of a process control method for additively manufactured lightweight components for electrified aviation (PhD Topic P9)

The core of ('skai)-lab is a unique aviation‑focused qualification programme, providing all PhD candidates with a holistic understanding of the manufacturing value chain, quality control measures and regulatory framework conditions. Through a wide range of soft‑skill courses, candidates will be optimally prepared for their future professional career regarding personal skills.

('skai)-lab is embedded into the large international network of DLR, BAM and BTU, which enables PhD students to undertake (inter‑)national research stays in industry, science and the public sector.

The remuneration of the PhD candidates corresponds to the common salary groups at BTU (TV‑L E13), DLR (TVöD E13) and BAM (TVöD E13). Working languages are German and English.

Eligibility

Applicants are expected to have an above‑average Master’s degree in a relevant discipline (materials science/physics/chemistry/engineering), a high level of interest in aviation, manufacturing and quality control topics, a very good command of English, the ability to work in a team and enthusiasm for the interdisciplinary work of ('skai)-lab.

For more information on the BTU-DLR-BAM Cooperation ('skai)-lab, the advertised PhD topics and the application procedure, please visit: BTU-DLR-BAM-Graduiertenkolleg ('skai)-lab - BTU Cottbus‑Senftenberg.

Equal Opportunity

BTU Cottbus‑Senftenberg, DLR and BAM are committed to equal opportunities and diversity and strive for a balanced gender ratio in all employee groups. We strongly encourage qualified female applicants to apply. Persons with a severe disability as well as persons of equal status will be given priority in case of equal suitability.

BAM actively supports the compatibility of work and family and has been certified as a family‑ and life‑phase‑conscious employer by the «audit berufundfamilie» since 2015.