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Your working environment
- In the "Virtual Engineering Solutions" sub-department within Volkswagen Group Innovation, virtual methods from various disciplines are further developed for the design and optimisation of current and future vehicle generations. The aim is to transfer the enhanced tools to the respective development departments of the brands. In the "Human Body Modeling Team", we further develop finite element (FE) human body models with the major focus on improving their biofidelity, among other aspects, in order to be able to answer complex questions in the field of vehicle safety.Your tasks
In addition to the technical tasks, this also includes:

- Presentation of the results in various committees
- Participation at relevant conferences as well as publication in technical journals
- Collaboration within the framework of a funded project

The final doctoral topic will be defined together with the professor (M/F/d). The prerequisite for the collaboration is the commitment of supervision as well as a confirmed topic definition on the part of the professor (M/F/d) of a university or research institution approved for doctoral studies.

Your qualifications
- Above-average grade in an engineering or comparable degree that fulfils the requirements for a doctorate
- In-depth knowledge of mechanics, especially finite element method
- Experience in the use of an explicit solver (e.g. VPS or LS-Dyna) as well as pre
- and post-processing tools (e.g. ANSA, Animator, Hypermesh)
- Programming skills with Matlab or Python
- Experience with finite element human body models (e.g. THUMS, GHBMC, VIVA+)
- Experience with software for segmentation (e.g. MIMICS or AVIZO)
- Confident handling of MS Office

In addition, we expect:

- Willingness to work in an interdisciplinary topic
- Analytical thinking and a structured way of working
- High motivation to solve technical problems
- Independent and team-oriented working
- Very good written and spoken English

Your benefits during the 3-years doctoral program:

- Attractive salary and 30 days of vacation
- 35-hour week with flexible working hours and remote working
- Seminars on scientific work and soft skills
- Membership in the Volkswagen doctoral student group

Further information
- This position is with the
Volkswagen AG- in
Wolfsburg- to fill.- Employment is possible from:
- 17.09.2023- Reference code:
- E-2697/2023- Your questions answered
- Mr. Fabian Wenzel- under the telephone number- 05361-9-36363