Student Assistant (f/m/non-binary) – Green Steels in Forming Processes, Department Forming Technology

The Manufacturing Technology Institute – MTI of RWTH Aachen University looks back at decades of successful and groundbreaking research in the area of manufacturing technology. Thereby, the department Forming Technology has actively transitioned the realms of modern forming processes. For the leap towards usage of green steels in forming industry, we would like to hire a passionate and engaged student assistant who seeks for long-term development.

The transformation of the national and global steel industry towards sustainable and circular value creation requires exhaustive research along the whole value chain – from crude steel production to the final part and its end-of-life treatment. MTI actively helps creating a sustainable future for industrial production and usage of those new steels to maintain prosperity and reduce emissions at the same time (for more information on the Circular Steel Project see here: https://www.mti.rwth-aachen.de/cms/mti/forschung/projekte/~brvdqs/circular-steel-8211-wegebereiter-fuer-/?lidx=1). Thereby, it focuses on the effects of altered compositions of green steels on formability. In MTI’s high-tech machine park, the vision goes beyond theory. Here, a servo-mechanic fine blanking press and an industry-like hydraulic press, as well as standard sheet metal forming test machinery, serve the need for elaborate and applied research on this topic. With an in-house metallographic laboratory and a measurement laboratory that is equipped with devices for tactile and optical surface measurement, microscopy, and material characterisation, the consequences of altered compositions on part quality can be analysed.

What we offer:

• Practical experience regarding manufacturing technologies
• Possibility to apply material science, production technology, and IT skills in an inspiring research environment
• Insights in recent developments in industry and research
• Flexible working hours
• Development opportunities in academia and at our department

• Currently pursuing a degree in Material Science, Materials Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Technology or related courses
• Knowledge in the area of material characterisation/-testing is desired
• Knowledge in the fields of data processing and data analysis (Python, MATLAB) is desired
• Interested in FEM simulation
• Motivated and organised
• Accountability, punctuality, and reliability (professional attitude)
• Strong English and/or sufficient German language skills

• Supporting the planning and conduction of experiments
• Analysis of experimental investigations by measurements and material characterisation (e.g., microscopy)
• Learn and apply data analysis skills/coding (Python, MATLAB)
• Learn and apply simulation of forming technology (FEM)
• Literature reviews

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 one year.
We aim to offer employment beyond this period.
This is a part-time contract position.
The standard weekly hours will be 9 hours.
The salary is based on the RWTH Guidelines for Student and Graduate Assistants.
The position corresponds to a pay grade of 14.50 euros per hour.

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.
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