Research Associate (PostDoc) for the Institute of Production Engineering and Systems
2025-12-11
Leuphana University Lüneburg is a humanistic, sustainable, and action-oriented university that stands for innovation in education and science. Methodological diversity, interdisciplinary collaboration, transdisciplinary cooperation with industry, and overall dynamic development characterize its research profile in the core areas of education, culture, management/technology, sustainability, and government. Its international study model with Leuphana College, Leuphana Graduate School, and Leuphana Professional School is unique in Germany and has received numerous awards.
For the Institute of Production Engineering and Systems at the Faculty of Management and Technology, the university is looking for a responsible, motivated, and committed individual to join a DFG-funded research project as soon as possible as a
Research Associate (PostDoc)
(EG 13 TV-L, 100%, limited to a period of three years)
The opportunity for further academic qualification in the form of a habilitation is available, and active participation in the research project is desired. The professorship deals with the experimental investigation, modeling, and simulation of innovative materials and processes. The research project is carried out in close cooperation with colleagues from France (PIMM & I2M) and the Helmholtz Center Hereon. The research project focuses on wave propagation within textured materials. For this purpose, the process of laser shock peening will be investigated in detail experimentally and through simulation. The position advertised here focuses on the numerical modeling of wave propagation in textured materials, for which numerical methods of (gradient) crystal plasticity in particular will be used. This involves close integration with the experimental results of the partners in order to gain a fundamental understanding of the propagation of shock waves in metallic materials.
Your tasks:
- Working on the DFG-funded research project and coordinating with research partners
- Documentation and publication of results in international journals
- Numerical modeling of shock wave propagation in the microstructure using crystal plasticity
- Extension of crystal plasticity methods to include non-local effects
- Development of efficient multiscale modeling approaches for shock wave propagation and its effects on the microstructure
- Support in supervising student and scientific team members within the scope of this project
Your profile:
- Completed scientific university degree in materials science, mechanical engineering, computational engineering, or comparable (master's or equivalent)
- Completed or nearly completed doctorate in numerical mechanics or comparable
- Ability to conduct scientific work, typically demonstrated by high-quality publications in international journals
- Experience in the field of material modeling and crystal plasticity
- Experience in the field of multiscale modeling, in the implementation of gradient-based methods, and in the field of laser shock peening is an advantage
- Very good verbal and written communication skills in English
- Knowledge of German is an advantage
- Structured and goal-oriented approach to work, ability to work in a team, and commitment
- Willingness to collaborate with an interdisciplinary and international team
What we offer:
- An inspiring work environment as part of a university community of researchers, teachers, students, and technical and administrative staff
- A workplace at one of Germany's most beautiful university locations in a true campus university with an internationally renowned central building designed by Daniel Libeskind and the Wilschenbruch nature reserve directly adjacent to the campus
- A high level of job security as part of the public service
- An additional company pension scheme through the Federal and State Pension Institution (VBL)
- Flexible and family-friendly working hours within a flexitime framework from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m.
- flexible and family-friendly options for switching between on-site and mobile work,
- a comprehensive range of internal and external training opportunities,
- a diverse range of sports activities sponsored by the university, which can be used for one hour per week during working hours to promote employee health,
- a university-sponsored lunch offer in the cafeteria,
- a university-sponsored Deutschlandticket as a job ticket.
The position is generally suitable for part-time work, but the aim is to fill it on a full-time basis.
Your application:
If you have any questions about the position, please contact Prof. Dr. Benjamin Klusemann at benjamin.klusemann@leuphana.de.
Leuphana University Lüneburg promotes professional gender equality and diversity among its members. Applications from people with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration if they have the same qualifications.
Please submit all required documents (without photo) via our application portal by January 6, 2026. We look forward to receiving your application!