CareerPlan

Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in (m/w/d) - Institut für Geomechanik und Geotechnik (IGG)

Braunschweig, NIEDERSACHSENFull-time2026-09-29 → 2026-11-11

Core

Conduct experimental and numerical research on the micromechanics of partially saturated soils with capillary effects using high-resolution 4D CT and LBM-DEM computations.

Role type

Research Associate (Scientific Staff) in Geomechanics

Builds

Research outputs (publications, conference presentations) and experimental data for understanding granular material behavior

Domain

Geotechnical engineering, granular mechanics, experimental physics

Deliverable

research

Required skills

Experimental research, laboratory testing, measurement techniques, numerical simulations, CT imaging analysis, German (fluent), English (fluent)

Preferred skills

Master's in Civil Engineering (Geotechnics/Water Engineering) or Physics, experience with granular media, open to learning new methods, motivation to pursue a PhD

Technologies

4D CT, LBM-DEM, laboratory testing equipment

Responsibilities

Perform experimental investigations on the hydraulic-mechanical behavior of granular soils, collaborate with international partners (Université de Montpellier), publish research results, present at workshops and conferences

Seniority

Junior Researcher (Master's level, aiming for PhD)