Research Engineer Computational Fluid Dynamics (m/f/d)

Job description

JOIN THE TEAM

We are a leading global research organization with over 3000 employees working in the field of material and analytical science, chemical synthesis, process development, bioscience, catalysis and digitalization. With our creative and diverse teams as well as our cutting-edge research, we help to make our customers more successful and drive the sustainability transformation.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The team for Multiphase Flows is part of the group Fluid, Particles and Reaction Modeling in our central research division. The team supports research and production in the development and scale-up of optimized multiphase processes by the application of advanced simulation methods and our engineering know-how of gas-liquid and liquid-liquid flows. You will work in the global R&D network of the BASF as a research engineer with the following tasks.

·  You will translate physical insight from simulations into solutions for process design and optimization.
·  Furthermore, you will support scale-up from lab to production by application of scale-independent simulation models.
·  You will initiate, define and manage projects, in which you, together with the project team, take care of meeting technical and economical requirements and ensure the successful implementation of the project results.
·  Moreover, you will drive innovation through fostering of interdisciplinary contacts, both with internal and academic partners.
·  In addition, you will support the further development of the team through implementation of new simulation models and methods as well as optimization of workflows and driving digitalization in the research community.

QUALIFICATIONS

·  a degree (ideally Ph.D.) in process, chemical or mechanical engineering with above average results
·  sound knowledge of Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) and programming knowledge with C or C++
·  experience with modeling tools such as Fluent, StarCCM+ or OpenFOAM (advantage)
·  fluent communication in English and German (if you currently do not speak German, then you should be willing to learn)
·  creativity, personal initiative and interest in interdisciplinary cooperation

BENEFITS

·  Inspiring networks for the development and implementation of your ideas (e.g. Women in Business)
·  Mentoring programs and learning opportunities for your professional and personal development
·  Career paths as professional development to other positions in the company (including job rotation)
·  Support with childcare (e.g. company daycare, holiday programmes)
·  Fitness and health studio, medical center with numerous offers for your health
·  Deutschlandticket as a discounted job ticket, job bike, availability of e-charging stations for private vehicles

ABOUT US

Do you have any questions about the application process or the position? Please reach out to: Julia Meichsner, Tel.:+49 30 2005-58575

 

First information about our application process can be found here: http://on.basf.com/applicationprocess .

 

BASF SE, located in Ludwigshafen am Rhein, is the corporate headquarters of the BASF Group and part of the Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region. BASF stands for competence in chemistry since 1865 and is represented today in the world's major consumer markets, with a wide range of products. As the largest employer in the region, BASF SE offers multiple career opportunities for students, university graduates and professionals providing also training in over 30 professions. Leisure, sports, culture and a good infrastructure characterize the Rhine-Neckar Metropolitan Region, in which BASF is also involved with numerous activities. Learn more about BASF SE at on.basf.com/BASFSE_LU

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