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Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e.V. · Ulm

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Key facts

Pay: Thesis unpaid, student job paid by TVöD scale
Subject you study: Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Microsystems Technology, Materials Science

You research existing thermal switch concepts (e.g. gas-gap, magnetocaloric and superconducting switches) and systematically evaluate them for application requirements and feasibility.
You numerically simulate the thermal behavior of promising concepts (FEM) and derive first design candidates for a miniaturized thermal switch.
You identify critical processes or technology building blocks and build first prototypes to find solutions, which you characterize experimentally.
You document your results in the master's thesis and present them in the research group.

Student in a university degree (Bachelor/Master) in natural sciences (e.g. physics) or engineering (e.g. mechanical engineering, microsystems technology, materials science) or other degree programs relevant to the work
Basic knowledge of thermodynamics and heat transfer (conduction, convection, radiation)
Willingness to learn numerical simulation methods (FEM); first experience with simulation tools (COMSOL, ANSYS, Python)
Basic knowledge of microtechnology for MEMS systems
Interest in conceptual work and building prototypes
Knowledge of cryogenics or experience with cryogenic measurements (low-temperature physics, cryostats, vacuum systems) and in materials science, especially thermal and mechanical properties at low temperatures
First programming experience (Python or MATLAB) for data analysis and simulation control

DLR stands for diversity, appreciation and equality of all people.
We encourage independent work and the individual development of our employees, personally and professionally.
Numerous training and further education opportunities
For outstanding results, there is the option of continued employment as a doctoral researcher.

You research existing thermal switch concepts (e.g. gas-gap, magnetocaloric and superconducting switches) and systematically evaluate them for application requirements and feasibility.
You numerically simulate the thermal behavior of promising concepts (FEM) and derive first design candidates for a miniaturized thermal switch.
You identify critical processes or technology building blocks and build first prototypes to find solutions, which you characterize experimentally.
You document your results in the master's thesis and present them in the research group.

Student in a university degree (Bachelor/Master) in natural sciences (e.g. physics) or engineering (e.g. mechanical engineering, microsystems technology, materials science) or other degree programs relevant to the work
Basic knowledge of thermodynamics and heat transfer (conduction, convection, radiation)
Willingness to learn numerical simulation methods (FEM); first experience with simulation tools (COMSOL, ANSYS, Python)
Basic knowledge of microtechnology for MEMS systems
Interest in conceptual work and building prototypes
Knowledge of cryogenics or experience with cryogenic measurements (low-temperature physics, cryostats, vacuum systems) and in materials science, especially thermal and mechanical properties at low temperatures
First programming experience (Python or MATLAB) for data analysis and simulation control

DLR stands for diversity, appreciation and equality of all people.
We encourage independent work and the individual development of our employees, personally and professionally.
Numerous training and further education opportunities
For outstanding results, there is the option of continued employment as a doctoral researcher.