Academic Staff with focus on "high-fidelity simulations of labyrinth seal flows"

 

Nestled in a modern city surrounded by nature and with an exceptional standard of living, Leibniz University Hannover offers excellent working conditions in a vibrant scientific community.

The Institute of Turbomachinery and Fluid Dynamics is one of the most modern turbomachinery institutes in Germany. We - a motivated team of employees - use an excellently equipped test field and advanced software to solve current research challenges.

The Institute of Turbomachinery and Fluid-Dynamics (TFD) welcomes applications for the following position starting at the earliest possible date: Academic Staff with focus on "high-fidelity simulations of labyrinth seal flows" (salary scale 13 TV-L, 100%)

The position is initially limited to 36 months. The scope of the position corresponds to 100 % of the regular weekly working hours. The project serves to achieve a doctoral degree.

Your role

You are developing a turbulence-resolving simulation model of a labyrinth seal with an interdisciplinary team. For this purpose, you use the Large Eddy Simulation approach together with the discontinuous Galerkin method in the flow solver TRACE. By varying geometric and aerodynamic boundary conditions, you determine the sensitivity of deterministic flow features in the labyrinth seal that can lead to aeroelastic phenomena. Examples include rotating instabilities, tip vortex shedding, and seal flutter. The insights are consolidated into a reduced-order model to be transferable to similar seals and boundary conditions.

As part of your work, you will apply the latest methods for computational fluid dynamic simulation (CFD). Within this DFG project, you will work closely with internal experts and specialists from MTU Aero Engines AG as well as from the DLR Institute for Propulsion Technology.

Who are we looking for?

The successful candidate must hold a university science degree with a major in mechanical engineering or a comparable course of study with a focus on fluid mechanics, thermal turbomachinery, aircraft propulsion or comparable.

Desired in addition are:

• Very good to excellent grades in your studies
• Detailed knowledge of aerothermodynamics of turbomachinery
• Knowledge in the application of CFD methods
• Knowledge in C++ and Pyhton
• Very good knowledge of German or English
• Willingness and ability to contribute to a team
• Independent and careful way of working
• Pleasure in scientific work

Equal opportunities and diversity are core values at Leibniz University Hannover. Our goal is to tap into individual potential and open up possibilities. We therefore welcome applications from anyone interested in the position, irrespective of gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or ideology, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.

We strive towards a balanced and diverse workforce and a reduction in under-representation in accordance with the Lower Saxony Equal Rights Act (Niedersächsisches Gleichberechtigungsgesetz – NGG). We therefore also welcome applications from women for the above-mentioned position. Preference will be given to equally-qualified candidates with disabilities.

Why join us?

With more than 5.000 employees, Leibniz University Hannover is one of the largest and most attractive employers in the Hannover region. We offer a vibrant interdisciplinary and international working environment, and promote personal and professional development ranging from subject-related skills to leadership and languages.

Part-time employment as well as remote work (mobile work, work from home) can be arranged upon request. We support employees with balancing work and family life, through services such as back-up childcare, childcare during school holidays, and parent-child offices, as well as providing individual advice regarding family responsibilities and caring for dependants.

To promote health and well-being among employees, we offer an extensive sports programme with over 100 different sports, as well as a fitness centre with a sauna and climbing space. Health management measures, such as courses on stress management, good nutrition and relaxation, aim to ensure a healthy workplace.

At our institute you can also expect

• An attractive and modern working environment with excellent facilities
• A dynamic team in an autonomous organization with flat hierarchies
• The opportunity to build up an extensive network in science and industry
• Freedom for professional and personal development
• Advantages of enrolment as a doctoral student with simultaneous full-time employment
• The opportunity to complete a doctorate

 

Additional information

For further information, please contact Dr.-Ing. Lars Wein (tel.: +49 (0)511 762-2347, email: wein@tfd.uni-hannover.de).

Please submit your application and supporting documents by 30th November 2025 electronically to