Postdoc – Design and Simulation of High-Temperature Heat Pipes for Fusion Applications

Your Job:

• Development and optimization of high-temperature heat pipes for fusion applications
  
• Numerical simulations of heat transfer and fluid dynamics in heat pipes using COMSOL, ANSYS, or similar software
  
• Structural and thermomechanical simulations, particularly thermal stresses, mechanical loads, and deformation under high-temperature conditions
  
• Development of an engineering design for the integration of heat pipes into PFCs
  
• Collaboration with technicians and doctoral researchers for the fabrication and assembly of heat pipe components
  
• Support in developing innovative manufacturing methods for the production of heat pipe components
  

Your Profile:

• Completed university degree in mechanical engineering, physics, materials science, computational engineering, or a related field, with a PhD or
  
• Master degree with at least three years of professional experience in fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and structural simulation
  
• Strong knowledge of fluid dynamics, heat transfer, and structural simulation
  
• Experience with FEM or CFD methods and tools such as COMSOL, ANSYS or similar software packages
  
• Ideally, experience with thermal and mechanical loads of high-temperature materials
  
• Scientific creativity, teamwork skills, and an independent working style
  
• Excellent English language skills (spoken and written), German language skills are an advantage
  

Our Offer:

We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We support you in your work with:

• CAMPUS EXPERIENCE: Our research campus in the countryside provides ideal conditions for collegial exchange and sporting activities right on site
  
• KNOWLEDGE & FURTHER TRAINING: Your development is important to us – we provide targeted and individual support
  
• HEALTH & WELL-BEING: Your health is important to us. You can look forward to a comprehensive company health management programme with a wide range of options, including a beach volleyball court, running groups, yoga classes and much more. In addition, our company medical service and an experienced social counselling team are available to assist you on site
  
• PERSPECTIVE: After a three-year fixed-term contract, our goal is to hire you on a permanent basis. Let`s use this time to find out how well we fit together
  
• SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL EMPLOYEES: Our International Advisory Service makes it easier for international employees to get started
  
• WORK-LIFE-BALANCE: Flexible working arrangements (including remote working) are generally possible upon agreement and in line with upcoming tasks and (on-site) appointments
  
• FLEXIBILITY: Flexible working time models, including options close to full-time, allow you to tailor your working hours to suit your individual needs. For more information, visit: https://go.fzj.de/near-full-time
  
• LEAVE: You will receive 30 days of leave plus additional days off (e.g. between Christmas and New Year`s Day)
  
• FAIR REMUNERATION: Depending on your existing qualifications and the tasks assigned to you, you will be classified in pay grade 13-14 of the TVöD-Bund (Collective Agreement for the Public Service). All information on the TVöD-Bund collective agreement can be found on the BMI website: https://go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed. The monthly salaries in euros can be found on page 66 of the PDF download.
  

In addition to exciting tasks and a collaborative working atmosphere at Jülich, we have a lot more to offer: https://go.fzj.de/benefits

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.

Further information on diversity and equal opportunities: https://go.fzj.de/equality