For around 15 years, the Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences in the Lower Rhine region of Germany has provided an innovative, interdisciplinary and international education to young minds from around the world. We offer a total of 37 undergraduate and postgraduate degree programmes in four multidisciplinary faculties: Technology and Bionics, Life Sciences, Society and Economics, and Communication and Environment. International collaboration is a strength of ours, seen and felt in our network of over 90 partner universities in 38 countries. Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences is not only connected to the larger world, but also deeply rooted in its Dutch-German EUREGIO home as well.

At the Faculty of Technology and Bionics, the Department of Thermodynamics and Process Engineering is investigating the use of small turbines in abrasive waters. For this purpose, the concept of a bladeless turbine is to be evaluated using measurement technology and optimised using simulations. The advertised position is a qualification position in accordance with the guidelines of Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences for the promotion of scientific qualification with the aim of a doctorate.

Join our team and help strengthen our university in the Faculty of Technology and Bionics, Kleve Campus, at the earliest possible date as a

Research Associate / PhD Flow Simulation and Turbine Development

Reference Number 01/F1/25

German TV-L pay scale level EG 13 | limited for a total of 4 years, of which an initial one-year term (“finding phase”) is followed by an extension for a three-year “research phase” in accordance § 2 Abs. 1 S. 1 (WissZeitVG) | part time with an average of 31,86 weekly hours

YOUR FUTURE RESPONSIBILITIES

Writing a research proposal as part of a subsequent doctorate
Development of a test bench for a bladeless turbine
Mathematical modeling of flow conditions and dissipation
Implementation of CFD simulations
Design of a measurement method to validate the flow simulations (PIV) and execution of measurements
Design modifications to the rotor and stator geometry and power transmission
Project planning for the development of a technical follow-up product
Publication of results

YOUR SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Completed scientific university degree (Master's, Diploma or comparable degree) in the field of engineering or a comparable subject area
Sound knowledge of fluid mechanics and thermodynamics
Good knowledge of computer-aided flow simulation (CFD)
Sound knowledge in the planning, execution and evaluation of experiments
Ability to develop and implement projects conceptually
Very good knowledge of the English language
Willingness to work in an interdisciplinary environment
Ability to work in a team, social skills and a high degree of independence
Gender and diversity competence

WHAT WE OFFER YOU

The Rhine-Waal University of Applied Sciences is committed to the professional development and advancement of women. Female candidates are expressly welcomed and encouraged to apply. In accordance with the Gender Equality Act of North Rhine-Westphalia (Landesgleichstellungsgesetz NRW), in cases of equal suitability, aptitude and professional experience, female candidates shall be given preferential consideration over male candidates for vacancies in areas with proportionally fewer female employees, provided there are no specific, overriding reasons for giving preference to a specific male candidate.

In the event of equal suitability, preferential consideration will also be given to disabled candidates or candidates recognised as such by virtue of Section 2 (3) of the German Code of Social Law, Book IX (SGB IX).

Please submit your application through the following link: https://www.hochschule-rhein-waal.de/en/vacancies and we look forward to receiving your application by no later than 21-05-2025.