In cooperation with companies such as AIRBUS, additive manufacturing based on the FLM process with thermoplastic materials is to be further developed so that highly stressed, safety-critical components, such as load-bearing fuselage and wing components, can also be manufactured. An introduction to series production will be facilitated by research and development in the FIONA project by increasing process stability, engineering tools and design rules. The core objective of the project is to significantly expand the component spectrum for additive manufacturing in the FLM and FCM processes.
The work package of the Alfred-Wegener-lnstitute Helmholtz Centre for Polar and Marine Research (AWI) aims to develop bio-inspired lightweight solutions for components made of fiber-reinforced composites that are specifically designed for the manufacturing technologies used in this project in order to improve their potential with regard to the goal of “high-performance and efficient aviation”. In this context, the ELISE software available at AWI is to be further developed, so that fiber composites can be designed, calculated and optimized.
Tasks
write code for Rhino/ Grashopper and/or ELISE Software (writing code in C# or Python)
integrate simplified/generalized construction principles into a software product (technical DNA, App)
investigate form and function of marine organisms (diatoms, radiolarians and others) and use their building principles for anisotropic AM-structures
use advanced product development software (Rhino/ Grashopper and/or ELISE Software)
publish in high-quality science journals
work within an inspiring technology transfer environment at a Polar and Marine Science Institute
Requirements
Master in Programming, Computational Design, Engineering or a similar curriculum
Programming skills (focus on C# and Python would be advantageous).
Basic mechanical knowledge CAE/ FEM
Experience with anisotropic (FRP) materials and AM
Additional skills and knowledge
Creativity, interest in biology and bio-inspired innovation
Cooperative mindset
Further Information
For further information, please contact Dr. Christian Hamm (Christian.Hamm@awi.de; +49(471)4831-1832).
This is a full-time position, limited to 3 years. It is also suitable for part-time employment. The salary will be paid in accordance with the Collective Agreement for the Public Service of the Federation (Tarifvertrag des öffentlichen Dienstes, TVöD Bund), up to salary level 13. The place of employment will be Bremerhaven.
Postdocs have to register with AWI’s postdoc office PROCEED, thereby gaining access to a set of tailor-made career development tools.
We look forward to your application!
Please submit your application by July 31th 2021, exclusively online.
Reference number 21/121/D/WTT-b
