Location

Essen

Application area

Institute of Mechanics within the Faculty of Engineering

Doctoral Researcher (f/m/x, Nr. 514-26)
(TV-L 13 salary scale, 100 % FTE, €59.324,00 € - 84.319,00 gross)

The work of the Mechanics Division focuses on the fields of theoretical and computer-aided mechanics. The primary areas of interest are materials science and the further development of the finite element method.

Start of employment

no earlier than February 1, 2027

Duration of employment

30 months contract

Working time

100% FTE (part-time employment is possible)

Your main tasks

• You conduct research within the DFG-funded project “Increased Metastability by Highly Distorted Microstructures – Understanding Athermal Martensitic Phase Transformation in the Context of Additive Manufacturing”:
  
  Brief project description: The project aims on understanding the influence of additively manufactured microstructures in the context of athermal martensitic phase transformation. Additively manufactured materials underwent highly non-equilibrium heating and cooling cycles during processing. Due to extreme process conditions, the microstructure of steels processed by additive manufacturing exhibits subgrain networks influencing the mechanical properties significantly. The proposed project aims to create an understanding between additively manufactured microstructures, martensitic phase transformation and transformation-induced plasticity in a metastable austenitic steel taking advanced characterization methods and numerical simulations into considerations, separating volumetric material behaviour and the deformation of individual grains.
• Publication of project results in international journals with peer review and presentation at conferences.

You will be given the opportunity to pursue further academic qualification as part of this role.

Your profile

• Master degree in engineering or natural sciences, applied mathematics or related fields (e.g. civil engineering, mechanical engineering, computational mechanics, physics).
• A background in numerical methods for solid or structural mechanics problems would be desirable.
• Experience in the areas of the finite element method, multiscale modeling or additive manufacturing, as well as regarding microstructures may be an asset.
• Coding skills are advantageous.
• Good team-working and communication skills.
• Excellent English skills, both written and spoken.

We offer you

• job security with stable overall conditions in a research-focused environment with an international scope

• an interesting, meaningful job with great potential to shape your role as you become familiar with the diverse tasks
• an attractive work environment based on mutual appreciation and respect
• the opportunity to pursue your doctoral qualification with numerous support options
• a wide selection of further training and education opportunities
• various canteens and cafés run by the Studierendenwerk on our campuses
• attractive discounts through Corporate Benefits
• a family-friendly University culture (e.g. care services for your children, advice on family care duties)
• location well accessibility by public transport and free parking
• 30 days annual leave with a 5-day work week plus additional days off on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve
• numerous sports and health services (e.g. University sport)

Application deadline

2026-11-12

Code number

514-26

Application

Interested?

We look forward to receiving your digital application including the usual documents (motivation letter, CV, attachments). Please specify the reference number and submit your application to Dr.-Ing. Sonja Hellebrand, Universität Duisburg-Essen, Fakultät für Ingenieurwissenschaften 45141 Essen, phone +49 201 183 2660, E-Mail sonja.hellebrand@uni-due.de.

Information about the job

You can find information about the faculty and the unit offering the job at:

https://www.uni-due.de/mechanika/index_englisch.php
 

The University of Duisburg-Essen strives to promote the diversity of its members (see https://www.uni-due.de/diversity/en/).

If two candidates are equally qualified, women will be given preference as stipulated in the Equal Opportunities Act of North Rhine-Westphalia (Landesgleichstellungsgesetz; LGG NRW). Applications from qualified candidates with disabilities or equivalent status as defined in Section 2 (3) of Book IX of the German Social Code (Sozialgesetzbuch; SGB IX) are expressly encouraged.

Open minded

We are a young, innovative university located in the heart of the Ruhr metropolis. We pride ourselves in outstanding research and teaching, think in terms of opportunities rather than limitations and develop ideas with a view to the future. Diversity is an integral part of our culture as we promote potential and are committed to upholding genuine equity in education.

Learn more

University of Duisburg-Essen pursues the goal of promoting the diversity of its members.
www.uni-due.de/diversity/en

In accordance with the State Equal Opportunities Act, women with the same qualifications are given preferential consideration.

Applications from suitable disabled persons and persons of equal status within the meaning of § 2 para. 3 SGB IX are desired.

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