Postdoc (m/f/d) in the field of structural engineering or fluid-structure-i

at  Technische Universitt Braunschweig

ABT. HYDROMECHANIK, KÜSTENINGENIEURWESEN UND SEEBAU

With around 16,000 students and 3,800 employees, the Technische Universität Braunschweig is one of Germany´s leading institutes of technology. It stands for strategic and performance-oriented thinking and acting, relevant research, committed teaching, and the successful transfer of knowledge and technologies to the economy and society. We consistently advocate for family friendliness and equal opportunities.
Our research focuses are mobility, engineering for health, metrology, and city of the future. Strong engineering and natural sciences are our core disciplines. These are closely interconnected with economics, social and educational sciences and humanities.
Our campus is located in the midst of one of the most research-intensive regions in Europe. We work successfully together with over 20 research institutions in our neighborhood as we do with our international partner universities.
Starting from 01.07.2025, the Leichtweiß-Institute for Hydraulic Engineering is looking for a

YOUR QUALIFICATIONS

• Educational Background: A doctorate (PhD) in civil or structural engineering.
• Technical Skills: Experience with programming for data processing and numerical modeling is advantageous (e.g., proficiency in Python, MATLAB, or C#).
• Language Proficiency: Strong command of English, both written and spoken, is essential. Knowledge of German is beneficial but not mandatory.
• Personal Attributes: You are adaptable, capable of working effectively under pressure, and excel in a collaborative team environment.

In particular, the following tasks will be performed at the Leichtweiß-Institute for Hydraulic Engineering and Water Resources within the framework of the project:

• Development and Evaluation of Scaling Laws: Formulate and validate novel scaling laws to investigate Fluid-Structure Interaction (FSI) leading to structural collapse.
• Reduced Scale Structural Modelling: Design and construct representative building components and structures for use in structural and hydrodynamic testing.
• Physical Model Testing: Plan, execute, and analyze large-scale physical experiments on structural collapse using state-of-the-art facilities in Braunschweig and Hannover, Germany.
• Numerical Simulations: Perform advanced numerical modeling to study the collapse mechanisms of building components and structures.
• Communication and Dissemination: Actively participate in project communication and dissemination activities, promoting the research findings to the wider scientific and professional communities.
• Supervision: Collaborate closely with and provide mentorship to our PhD students involved in the project.

You will join a vibrant and expanding research group with world-class experimental facilities, including the largest, and versatile wave-current flume world-wide. In particular, you will be part of the Marine Geohazards research group within the Division of Hydromechanics, Coastal and Ocean Engineering at the Leichtweiß-Institute of Hydraulic Engineering.