Research Associate (m/f/d)

Institute for

Remuneration EG 13

ID 18826WM10

Start of employment as soon as possible

Application deadline31.07.2026

Scope fulltime and fixed term until 31.08.2028

The GUIDE project is a German-Norwegian collaboration with associated partners from the United Kingdom and France. The project “GUIDE—Green Utilization of Ship and Ice Data for Emission Reduction” aims to reduce emissions by increasing efficiency and promoting smart navigation. The TU Hamburg’s subproject focuses on determining ship resistance in ice and icebreaking capabilities. To this end, a simulation for ice loads is being further developed including the fast assessment of a structures risk as part of this position. At the same time, measurement voyages and experiments with icebreakers are being conducted in the Arctic. Those data must be processed, interpreted, and analyzed. A key activity here is the automated extraction and interpretation of the data, for which custom code must be generated. Participation in Arctic expeditions, as well as their preparation, is also part of the project.

YOUR TASKS

• Numeric Simulation of ice failure processes
• Analysis of ice load measurements
• Fusion of camera observations with structural borne measurement
• Participation in Arctic Expeditions
• Development of a new method for fast ice load risk assessments

YOUR PROFILE

Requirements

• Completed scientific university studies (masters degree or equivalent), in particular in the subject Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Arctic Technologies or equivalent

Desired knowledge and personal skills

• Basic understanding of ice mechanics and a good knowledge of continuum mechanics
• At least intermediate level in finite element modeling
• Basic understanding of naval architecture and ship structures
• Ability to think creatively and develop new solutions and methods
• Availability for Arctic Expeditions

OUR OFFER

• A job in an interesting, friendly and appreciative working environment
• Flexible and family-friendly working conditions
• Possibility of mobile working

At the heart of TU Hamburg’s research, teaching and transfer of technology is the guiding principle of developing technology for people. The TU Hamburg sees itself in this context as a family-friendly and sustainable university with high performance and quality standards that strives for excellence in all its research fields. Interdisciplinarity, innovation, regionality and internationality are binding principles in our actions. With currently around 8.000 students, 110 professors and 1.650 employees, the TU Hamburg is characterised by short decision-making processes and close cooperation between the board, the institutes, the deans of studies, the research areas and the administration. We identify ourselves with a modern leadership culture and cultivate appreciative interaction.

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