Senior Scientist – Process Simulation with Material Focus

Senior Scientist Process Simulation with Material Focus

Materials Center Leoben Forschung GmbH (MCL) is a leading competence center in the field of materials research and technology. In this context, we support numerous companies in the production sector developing high-performance materials, manufacturing processes and products. By developing specific computer-aided technologies, we accelerate materials based innovation including the digitalization of the manufacturing chain as well as of products. Our portfolio includes cooperative research and development projects with international and national partners from the production and research sectors as well as several consulting, laboratory and simulation services in materials science.

Your profile:

• Academic degree in mechanical engineering, materials science, metallurgy, physics or similar studies.
• Professional experience in the field of finite element simulation, preferably with DEFORM, Abaqus or Ansys.
• Intermediate or proficient programming skills with Python, Matlab, Julia or equivalent.
• Experience with microstructural models and plasticity beneficial.
• Experience with application for funded research projects beneficial.
• Good oral and written communication skills in English.
• Scientific curiosity,teamworking and communication skills, initiative.

Tasks & Responsibilities:

• Finite element analysis at different length scales.
• Development of material models for microstructural changes and plastic behavior of metallic materials.
• Supervision of Master and PhD students.
• Coordination with other numerical and experimental research groups at MCL, university and industry partners.
• Application and management of research and engineering projects.
• Publishing of scientific work in international journals and conference participation.

Our offer:

• flexible working hours
• further training/education
• home office
• employee events

A permanent employment contract with immediate start and a gross monthly salary of at least € 3.800 (40 h/week). Overpayment dependent on your qualification and experience possible.

Please send us your application and a detailed resume. We are looking forward to it! We would like to especially encourage women to apply. bewerbung@mcl.at