Research Associate Fellowship 2025 at TUD Dresden – YOA

TUD Dresden, a University of Excellence, has opened purposes for a Research Associate (m/f/x) fellowship place at the Faculty of Mechanical Science and Engineering, throughout the Chair of Forming and Machining Processes.

Starting July 1, 2025, this function is part of the bold “2nd Life Metal Components” undertaking—a €13 million initiative funded by the Werner Siemens Foundation aimed at revolutionizing the reuse and upcycling of steel parts. This is greater than only a analysis analysis place—it’s your likelihood to pursue a PhD whereas reshaping the way forward for sustainable manufacturing.

Funding & Benefits

• Funding Source: Werner Siemens Foundation (€13 million whole undertaking funding)
• Salary: Based on E13 TV-L scale (German public sector pay scale)
• Employment Period: From July 1, 2025, to June 30, 2028
• Perks:
  • Fully funded analysis place
  • Opportunity to pursue a PhD at a high world college
  • Scientific freedom and inventive drawback-fixing
  • Strong interdisciplinary, worldwide analysis setting
  • Contributions to the event of a brand new Master’s program – REMM (Resource-Efficient Manufacturing and Materials).

Research Area: 2nd Life Metal Components

This chopping-edge analysis undertaking is targeted on creating modern, non-harmful materials and part characterization strategies that drastically cut back vitality consumption (by as much as 90%) and improve the purposeful worth of recycled steel parts. Key targets embrace:

• Identifying and classifying first-life steel parts
• Using generated knowledge to plan upcycling processes
• Collaborating throughout disciplines in a vibrant educational crew
• Publishing leads to journals and presenting findings at conferences
• Supporting a newly rising study program in sustainable manufacturing.

Eligibility Criteria

Applicants should meet the next {qualifications}:

• A excellent to good college diploma in engineering sciences, ideally in materials characterization, mechanics, or simulation strategies
• Strong motivation and flexibility to dynamic analysis challenges
• Independent and inventive mindset, paired with crew spirit
• Solid experience in materials characterization, mechanics, or modeling/simulation methods
• Strong communication abilities in German and English
• Programming expertise (Python, VBA, or comparable) and familiarity with CAD and FEM instruments are advantageous
• Open to worldwide candidates, with encouragement for girls and people with disabilities to apply.

Apply: https://www.verw.tu-dresden.de/StellAus/stelle.asp?id=12066&lang=en

Application Timeline

The final date to apply for the Research Associate Position below the “2nd Life Metal Components” undertaking at TUD Dresden University of Technology is April 25, 2025.