Student Assistant (/non-binary) bei RWTH Aachen

Software development for simulation of advanced additive manufacturing processes

Institution

Lehrstuhl für Digitale Additive Produktion

Our Profile

Invent the future of industrial 3D printing with us! The DAP (Digital Additive Production) team at RWTH Aachen University works together with industrial and scientific partners to research the fundamental interrelationships of digital and additive manufacturing and transfers the findings to industrial applications. We work on topics ranging from component design and process to production and the application properties of additively manufactured components. In addition, accompanying processes such as design, quality management and the digital representation of the entire process chain are in focus of development. Individual consulting and training services complete our service portfolio. Within the framework of industry projects, the future of digital & additive manufacturing is developed and shaped in close cooperation with partners from the automotive, aerospace, turbo machinery, life sciences, machinery, tool making, and mold making industries. In addition, DAP offers a wide range of professional and personal development opportunities in a engaged and highly motivated team.

Your Profile

• Current studies in the field of computer science, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, industrial engineering, economics, production engineering or a comparable subject
• Programming skills are required (C++, Python, ...)
• You have a high degree of independence, motivation, and an accurate way of working
• You have good teamwork and communication skills
• You have a good knowledge of written and spoken German or English

Your Duties and Responsibilities

You will work in a team of researchers on internally developed software solutions for the simulation of advanced laser-based additive manufacturing processes. The focus is on physically based modeling of the interaction of laser radiation with the material. Your tasks will include:

• Support in the further development of our in-house simulation software
• Integration of new software components for the automated handling of simulation data
• Participation in the optimization of existing software components

What We Offer

The successful candidate will be employed as a student assistant.
The position is to be filled at the earliest possible date and offered for a fixed term of initially 6 months.
Further extension of the contract is possible and planned.
This is a part-time contract position.
The standard weekly hours will be 10 hours.
Working hours can be arranged dynamically.
The salary is based on the RWTH Guidelines for Student and Graduate Assistants.
The position corresponds to a pay grade of 12,00 € per hour.

About us

RWTH is a certified family-friendly University. We support our employees in maintaining a good work-life balance with a wide range of health, advising, and prevention services, for example university sports. Employees who are covered by collective bargaining agreements and civil servants have access to an extensive range of further training courses and the opportunity to purchase a job ticket.
RWTH is an equal opportunities employer. We therefore welcome and encourage applications from all suitably qualified candidates, particularly from groups that are underrepresented at the University. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability or age. RWTH is strongly committed to encouraging women in their careers. Female applicants are given preference if they are equally suitable, competent, and professionally qualified, unless a fellow candidate is favored for a specific reason.
As RWTH is committed to equality of opportunity, we ask you not to include a photo in your application.
You can find information on the personal data we collect from applicants in accordance with Articles 13 and 14 of the European Union's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) at http://www.rwth-aachen.de/dsgvo-information-bewerbung.