The TU Wien is offering a position as university assistant (post-doc) at the Institute of Mechanics and Mechatronics limited to expected 6 years for 40 hours/week. Expected start: September 2024. The position is assigned to the research unit Mechanics of Solids, which focuses on scientific questions of statics and dynamics of thin-walled structures, e.g: problems in which large deformations, inelastic deformations (plasticity) or contact interactions occur.

The futur holder of the position will be given the freedom to choose his/her own research direction within the broad context of the topics of the research unit. It is expected that the researcher will establish him/herself internationally through independent scientific achievements in the course of his/her work.

Tasks:
– Research activities at an international level in the field of nonlinear mechanics of thin-walled structures with a focus on the application of analytical or numerical methods to problems of large deformations, contact mechanics or inelastic structural mechanics
– Teaching, assistance with examinations, co-supervision of final theses
– Development and implementation of experimental setups in the institute’s new laboratory, both in teaching and research
– Acquisition of third-party funded projects, project work and management of project groups
– Publication activities
– Participation in and organization of scientific events
– Assistance with organizational and administrative tasks of the institute

Your profile:
– A domestic or equivalent foreign university degree appropriate to the position with a doctorate in mechanical engineering or similar subjects related to applied mechanics
– Very good English language skills; German language skills an advantage
– Proven experience of scientific work as well as good specialist knowledge in the mechanics of solid bodies and in-depth knowledge in the field of non-linear statics and dynamics of thin-walled structures
– Ability to conduct independent theoretical-analytical research in mechanics
– Competence in scientific software development and numerical simulation
– Good performance, development potential and high motivation with regard to research and publication activities; international reputation an advantage
– Relevant experience in academic teaching as well as in the supervision and co-supervision of academic theses
– Willingness to acquire third-party funding

We offer:
– A wide variety and exciting range of tasks in a collegial team
– Hybrid working style with up to 60% home office option
– A range of attractive social benefits (see Fringe-Benefit Catalogue of TU Wien)
– Wide range of internal and external training opportunities, various career options
– Central location of workplace as well as good accessibility (U1/U4 Karlsplatz)

We look forward to receiving your application until June 27th, 2024