Institute of Fluid Mechanics
The Institute of Fluid Mechanics at TU Braunschweig is searching for a
Research Associate (PhD/Postdoc, m/f/d)
(EG 13 TV-L, full-time)
on the topic
“Experimental Investigation of Synergetic Lift and Thrust Production on Propeller-Wing Configurations”
The position is to be filled on a fixed-term basis for a period of up to 2 years. Applications of both PhD candidates and postdoctoral researchers are explicitly encouraged.
Background and Research Objectives
Climate-neutral mobility, in particular climate-neutral air transport, is necessary to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals. A substantial increase of the overall aircraft efficiency is a prerequisite for achieving the vision of a future climate-neutral air transport system. The synergies associated with a greatly increased integration of the propulsion systems in future transport aircraft contribute significantly to this goal, with a high potential of up to 20% additional energy savings. At the Institute of Fluid Mechanics at the TU Braunschweig, we seek to explore novel and high-risk approaches for the integration of thrust-generating elements into the airframe, going beyond the current research on distributed propulsion (see Figure 1 on the right). The successful candidate will first develop the theoretical framework to explore novel approaches for synergistically combining lift and thrust generation. Based on this initial exploratory work, experiments will be developed for our state-of-the-art wind tunnels with which to perform a detailed analysis of these high-risk concepts. The acquisition and detailed processing of high quality, time-resolved flow field measurement data, e.g. obtained with stereoscopic Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV), will be conducted through these wind-tunnel campaigns.
The position will be connected with a large research consortium referred to as the Collaborative Research Center TRR SynTrac (“Synergies of Highly Integrated Transport Aircraft”). The successful candidate will collaborate and interact with the researchers in SynTrac and will have the opportunity to participate in the qualification programs offered by both SynTrac as well as the TU Braunschweig.
About TU Braunschweig
With more than 16,000 students and 3,800 employees, the Technische Universität Braunschweig is one of Germany´s leading engineering schools. The University excels in strategic and performance-oriented 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 foci are mobility, engineering for health, metrology, and city of the future. Strong engineering and natural sciences are our core disciplines. These aforementioned research foci are closely interconnected with research on economics, social and educational sciences as well as the 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.
About the Host Institution
The Institute of Fluid Mechanics (ISM) is an active member of both the Aeronautics Research Centre Niedersachsen (NFL) as well as the Automotive Research Centre Niedersachsen (NFF). As part of the NFL, we have an internationally unique infrastructure with research aircraft, wind tunnels, simulators and test rigs with which our scientists and dedicated students conduct cutting-edge research. One of the major research foci at the NFL and TU Braunschweig is mobility of the future and, in particular, the factors of environmental compatibility, safety and economic efficiency of air transport. In several national and international research projects, the ISM has carried out both fundamental and applied research in the field of fluid mechanics, investigating for example aspects of flow control, load reduction, distributed propulsion, and high-lift devices on current and future transport aircraft.
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What’s more to know
We welcome applicants of all nationalities. At the same time, we encourage people with severe disabilities to apply. Applications from severely disabled persons will be given preference if they are equally qualified. Please attach a proof of disability to your application. We are also working on the fulfilment of the Central Equality Plan based on the Lower Saxony Equal Rights Act (Niedersächsisches Gleichberechtigungsgesetz—NGG) and strive to reduce under-representation in all areas and positions as defined by the NGG. Therefore, applications from women are particularly welcome in this case.
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Selection Process
Applications can be in German or English and should contain the following documents:
Optional documents include:
Questions and Answers
For more information, please contact Dr.-Ing. André Bauknecht at a.bauknecht(at)tu-braunschweig.de.
Deadline for applications is 30.09.2024
Are you interested? Please send your application preferably via email to a.bauknecht(at)tu-braunschweig.de or via mail to
Technische Universität Braunschweig, Institut für Strömungsmechanik, André Bauknecht
Hermann-Blenk-Str. 37, 38108 Braunschweig, Germany
gültig bis: 30.09.2024