Mathematician as Research Assistant (m/f/d)- Helmut-Schmidt-Universität - Universität der Bundeswehr Hamburg

At Helmut Schmidt University / University of the Federal Armed Forces Hamburg (HSU / UniBw H), Faculty of Mechanical and Civil Engineering, Chair of Hydromechanics (Univ.-Prof. Dr.-Ing. Ebigbo), a position is available at the next possible date for aResearch Assistant (m/f/d)(salary group 13 TVöD [Collective agreement for the public service]; 39 hours per week)for a limited period of 3 years.The scientific work is part of the research project “Assessing underground hydrogen storage with natural gas using numerical simulations” funded by the German Research Foundation.The research focus of the chair is flow and reactive transport in porous and fractured media. The advertised position focuses on the numerical simulation of two-phase flow of hydrogen-methane mixtures and brine in subsurface reservoirs and the effect of the specific characteristics of such flow on storage efficiency.ResponsibilitiesModel development, further improvement of numerical methods and realistic simulations (partly on HPC systems) in the projects areas of activityAnalysis and implementation of suitable equations of state and hysteretic constitutive relations with regard to two-phase flows in porous mediaPresentation of research results at national and international conferences and publication in specialist journalsPossibility of further academic qualification (e.g. doctorate)Carrying out general administrative work as well as academic activities in academic self-administration Qualification requirements: A completed university degree (Diplom [univ.] or Master) in civil / environmental engineering, geosciences, physics, mathematics, computer science, or another engineering / science field with a focus on fluid flowGood knowledge of two-phase flow in porous mediaExperience in numerical modelling of flowDesirable RequirementsKnowledge of foreign language in English with a proficiency level that corresponds at least to the language level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for LanguagesProficiency in a programming language (e.g. Python, MATLAB, or C++)Keen interest in academic workFeatures of this position:Capital-forming benefitsAnnual bonus paymentCompany pension schemeFlexible working hoursDeutschlandJobTicket with employer subsidy if the necessary requirements are metPossibility of claiming a childcare place in a daycare centre close to the campus if the necessary preconditions are metYou will benefit from targeted personnel development and an extensive range of further training and education opportunities.Budget-friendly meals in the campus canteen with three meals a dayYou have the opportunity to participate in workplace health promotion offers (for more information, see: hsu-hh.de/bgm/).Free parking on the campus groundsPossibility of using the Bundeswehr’s own car-sharing service (for more information, go to: bwcarsharing.de).The employment is based on the TVöD in conjunction with the Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz (German Act on Fixed-Term Scientific Contracts). In principle, the activities correspond to pay group 13 (E 13). Classification up to pay group 13 of the TVöD shall be made in accordance with12 of the TVöD with regard to the activities to be performed on a more than temporary basis and the fulfilment of the personal or collective agreement requirements (job characteristics).Part-time employment is possible.The Federal Armed Forces promotes professional equality between women and men and therefore particularly welcomes applications from women.In accordance with the Sozialgesetzbuch IX (Social Code Book IX) and the Disability Equality Act, we expressly welcome applications from severely disabled persons; the fulfilment of the requirements for the advertisement will be considered on an individual basis.