Research Assistant - 0.75 working-time

We are looking for a highly motivated research assistant for our DFG-project "lmprovement of the endurance limit and the coatability by plasma electrolytic oxidation of the titanium alloy Ti-6Al-4V through shot peening with liquid C02 and fine-grained peening medium", performed in close collaboration with the Chair of Machine Tools and Production Engineering, TU Berlin. For further information, see https://gepris.dfg.de/gepris/projekt/543599442?language=en.

Specifically, the tasks at FGWT comprise to:

• optimise the coating parameters to produce hydroxyapatite layers on TIAl6 V4 specimens by plasmaelectrolytic oxidation and performance of the coating processes
• characterise the structure and the mechanical properties of the coatings by microscopy/tomography and micro-/nanoindentation in quasi­physiological media, respectively
• characterise the fatigue behaviour by cyclic nanoindentation and macro fatigue experiments
• developing the theoretical and scientific foundations of the research work
• continuously compiling and providing the latest state of knowledge
• contributing to manuscripts for the publication of results in high-ranking scientific journals
• preparing abstracts and presentations of the results at national and international conferences
• fulfilment of obligations defined in routine project meetings, including the preparation of presentations and reports
• support for the administrative and organisational activities necessary for the success of the project, as well as public relations work
• active contributions to the scientific results of the project through the exchange of samples, techniques and know-how

• successfully completed academic degree (diploma, master's or equivalent) in materials science, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering or similar disciplines with a strong background in materials science; very good degree desirable
• proven experience in performing scientific mechanical experiments; experience with fatigue testing, micro- and nanoidentation, and plasmaelectrolytic oxidation are advantageous
• structured working style, organisational skills and good time management (is desired)
• interpersonal skillset to work in an interdisciplinary, intercultural team (is desired)
• sense of responsibility and reliability (is desired)
• written and oral fluency in English, excellent skills in writing scientific texts and in oral presentation of scientific results
• very good knowledge in German or basic knowledge and keen interest to improve German speaking skills to be able to communicate with German-speaking team members
• willingness for work-relevant (e.g. experiments) national and international working travel (e.g. synchrotron experiments, project meetings)

Please send your written application, including all usual documents (letter of intent, CV, high school, university, working and language certificates) per e-mail (in one pdf-document) to Prof. Dr.-lng. Claudia Fleck, Materials Science & Engineering, office@fgwtberlin.tu-berlin.de. Please note the reference number.

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To ensure equal opportunities between women and men, applications by women with the required qualifications are explicitly desired. Qualified individuals with disabilities will be favored. The TU Berlin values the diversity of its members and is committed to the goals of equal opportunities. Applications from people of all nationalities and with a migration background are very welcome.