Computational Fluid Dynamics Developer
Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon GmbH

Teltow (bei Berlin)

Permanent

Full Time

Apply by: 2025-07-22

Published: 2025-07-09

Cutting-edge Research
for a Changing World

Computational Fluid Dynamics Developer

Reference code: 50134860_4 鈥� 2025/PL 1
Commencement date: as soon as possible
Work location: Teltow
Application deadline: July 22nd, 2025

The department of Digital Design and Processing at the Institute of Active Polymers in cooperation with Institute of Material Systems Modeling at Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon invites applications for the position of a Research Scientist in Computational Fluid Dynamics. In principle, the position can also be offered as a PhD candidate position.

At the department of Digital Design and Processing, we are working in close collaboration with colleagues at the Charit茅, Germany鈥檚 largest university hospital. Jointly, we are developing clinically led, materials-oriented solutions to key healthcare issues, particularly in the cardiovascular system. Our key objective is developing advanced implants to enhance minimally invasive approaches to treatment of cardiovascular diseases. To this end, in the cooperation with the Institute of Material System Modeling, we aim at developing Digital Twins to accelerate the development of new materials and implants.

Equal opportunity is an important part of our personnel policy. We would therefore strongly encourage qualified women to apply for the position.

Your tasks

Modeling cardiovascular implants
Modeling of fluid-structure interactions between blood flow (fluid) and biomedical implants, as well as biological tissue (structure) using smoothed particle hydrodynamics (SPH)
Modeling of blood clotting to predict thrombogenicity of cardiovascular implants
Integration of SPH with peridynamics (PD)
Implementation of computational models in the open source multiphysics simulation code 4C (developed in C++)
Cooperation with computational and experimental colleagues to integrate and validate developed models

Your profile

Master鈥檚 or doctoral degree in computational engineering, mechanical engineering, applied mathematics or comparable field
Strong skills and profound knowledge in computational engineering
Substantial experience in programming in C++
Substantial knowledge about Finite Element Method (FEM), Smoothed Particle Hydrodynamics (SPH), and/or peridynamics
Solid knowledge in computational fluid dynamics (CFD)
Experience with high鈥憄erformance (HPC) computing and parallel programming is a plus
Demonstrated capacity for independent scientific work is a plus

Enquiries regarding this position can be directed to Dr. Katarzyna Polak-Krasna (Katarzyna.Polak-Krasna@hereon.de).

We offer you

An exciting job in a research centre with around 1,000 employees from more than 60 nations
Working with a team of interdisciplinary researchers at the intersection of science, clinics and industry
Individual opportunities for further training
Social benefits according to the collective agreement of the public service and remuneration up to pay group E 13 (according to TV EntgO Bund)
An excellent technical infrastructure and modern workplace equipment
6 weeks of paid vacation per year
Very good compatibility of private and professional life through flexible working conditions (e.g., through teleworking during a part of the time)
Free assistance program for employees (EAP)
Corporate benefits

Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon
The Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon conducts cutting-edge international research for a changing world: Around 1,000 employees contribute to the tackling of climate change, the sustainable use of the world's coastal systems and the resource-compatible enhancement of the quality of life. From fundamental research to practical applications, the interdisciplinary research spectrum covers a unique range.

Institute of Material and Process Design
The Institute of Active Polymers at Hereon performs research on multifunctional polymer materials and their interaction with living systems. Information-based design approaches aim at sustainable innovations for regenerative medicine, age鈥慳ppropriate living and bio鈥慴ased consumer products. The institute is located at the Hereon campus in Teltow near Berlin.

Interested?
Then we are looking forward to receiving your comprehensive application documents (cover letter, CV, transcripts, certificates, etc.) indicating the reference number 2025/PL 1 until July 22nd, 2025.

Severely disabled persons and those equaling severely disabled persons who are equally suitable for the position will be considered preferentially within the framework of legal requirements.

Max-Planck-Stra脽e 1
21502 Geesthacht

bewerbung@hereon.de

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Helmholtz-Gemeinschaft

Bonn

> 10000 employees

German + 1

Established 1995

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