Research Associate (m/f/d)
Institute for
Remuneration EG 13
ID 18826WM10
Start of employment as soon as possible
Application deadline31.07.2026
Scope fulltime and fixed term until 31.08.2028
The GUIDE project is a German-Norwegian collaboration with associated partners from the United Kingdom and France. The project “GUIDE—Green Utilization of Ship and Ice Data for Emission Reduction” aims to reduce emissions by increasing efficiency and promoting smart navigation. The TU Hamburg’s subproject focuses on determining ship resistance in ice and icebreaking capabilities. To this end, a simulation for ice loads is being further developed including the fast assessment of a structures risk as part of this position. At the same time, measurement voyages and experiments with icebreakers are being conducted in the Arctic. Those data must be processed, interpreted, and analyzed. A key activity here is the automated extraction and interpretation of the data, for which custom code must be generated. Participation in Arctic expeditions, as well as their preparation, is also part of the project.
YOUR TASKS
- Numeric Simulation of ice failure processes
- Analysis of ice load measurements
- Fusion of camera observations with structural borne measurement
- Participation in Arctic Expeditions
- Development of a new method for fast ice load risk assessments
YOUR PROFILE
Requirements
- Completed scientific university studies (masters degree or equivalent), in particular in the subject Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Arctic Technologies or equivalent
- Basic understanding of ice mechanics and a good knowledge of continuum mechanics
- At least intermediate level in finite element modeling
- Basic understanding of naval architecture and ship structures
- Ability to think creatively and develop new solutions and methods
- Availability for Arctic Expeditions
- A job in an interesting, friendly and appreciative working environment
- Flexible and family-friendly working conditions
- Possibility of mobile working
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