PhD student in the field of development and processing of composite structures (d/f/m)
Clearance Level
BPSS
Salary Range
Competitive
Employment Type
FULL TIME
Work Style
onsite
// Role Summary
Embark on a 36-month PhD journey at Airbus Defence and Space in Ottobrunn, focusing on the development and processing of composite structures, including advanced materials and manufacturing techniques.
// Key Responsibilities
- Conduct research in composite structure development and processing for aerospace applications.
- Engage in material screening, development, testing, and advanced analytical methods.
- Transfer polymer composite manufacturing processes from 2D to 3D.
- Publish scientific papers and present findings at conferences.
- Requires a Master's degree in a relevant scientific or engineering field and full professional command of English and German.
// Role Specification
Airbus Defence and Space is seeking a PhD student to support the Central R&T Materials Domain department in Ottobrunn, Munich. This 36-month position offers a unique opportunity to undertake a PhD thesis while gaining practical experience as a Material Scientist.
Your Responsibilities:
- Conduct material screening, development, and testing, including physico-chemical, mechanical, and electromagnetic absorption properties, with a focus on high-temperature performance.
- Model and understand electromagnetic absorbers.
- Become proficient in advanced experimental, numerical, and machine learning methods for data analysis and new material development.
- Facilitate the transfer of polymer composite manufacturing processes from 2D to 3D, such as winding and resin transfer moulding (RTM).
- Integrate functionality into 3D CFRP (sub)components.
- Author scientific papers and technical reports, and present findings at conferences and meetings.
Your Benefits:
- Attractive salary and a 35-hour work week with flexitime, contributing to a healthy work-life balance.
- Opportunities for international travel for conferences and team events, subject to consultation and agreement.
- Work in an international environment with global networking possibilities.
- Utilize modern and diversified technologies.
- Be an integral part of the team, actively contributing to weekly meetings and project interfaces.
- Participate in the Generation Airbus Community to expand your professional network.
Desired Skills and Qualifications:
- Master's degree in Materials Science, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Physics, or a related field.
- Proficiency in office applications (Google Workspace).
- Experience with Python programming and a basic understanding of machine learning tools are advantageous.
- Prior experience with polymeric composites is beneficial.
- Basic knowledge of coupon manufacturing, physico-chemical and mechanical testing, and data analysis.
- Full professional command of English and German.