Research assistants

At STFS, we always offer a range of exciting opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience with numerical simulations of reactive and non-reactive flows as research assistants (HiWi). By working with our experienced team, students can gain valuable knowledge and skills in scientific research, while contributing to cutting-edge projects in the field of reactive thermo-fluid systems

Open positions

  • Data science and model development for designing future clean energy systems

    Bachelorthesis / Masterthesis / HiWi

    2025/07/11

    To achieve current climate goals, rapid technological changes are necessary. Data driven model development from large-scale simulations will be a crucial pillar for future engineers, enabling a swift transition of the energy system through innovative technical solutions.

    The Institute for Simulation of Reactive Thermo-Fluid Systems (STFS) is at the forefront of pioneering advancements in large-scale simulations and AI-driven model development. Our mission is to lead groundbreaking research and development efforts, leveraging cutting-edge AI and HPC resources to solve complex problems and drive technological innovation.

    Supervisor: Dr.-Ing. Hendrik Nicolai

    Announcement as PDF

  • Accelerate Innovations: High-Performance Computing Software Development for Heterogenous Architectures

    Masterthesis / HiWi

    2025/07/11

    To achieve current climate goals, rapid technological changes are necessary. High-performance computing will be a crucial pillar for future engineers, enabling a swift transition of the energy system through innovative technical solutions.

    The Institute for Simulation of Reactive Thermo-Fluid Systems (STFS) aims to lead this journey by developing new generation of algorithms to enable simulations of reactive multiphase flows targeting the next generation of super computers. This includes Europe's first Exascale supercomputer, currently being built at our partner, Jülich Supercomputing Centre.

    Supervisor: Dr.-Ing. Hendrik Nicolai

    Announcement as PDF

  • Cutting Edge High-Performance Computing: Towards ExascaleCFD simulations

    Masterthesis/ HiWi

    2025/07/11

    To achieve current climate goals, rapid technological changes are necessary. High-performance computing will be a crucial pillar for future engineers, enabling a swift transition of the energy system through innovative technical solutions.

    The Institute for Simulation of Reactive Thermo-Fluid Systems (STFS) aims to lead this journey by performing groundbreaking simulations. This includes leveraging Europe's first Exascale supercomputer, recently launched at our partner, Jülich Supercomputing Centre.

    Supervisor: Dr.-Ing. Hendrik Nicolai

    Announcement as PDF

  • HiWi for the analysis of high-resolution numerical simulations

    Direct Numerical Simulation (DNS) of Turbulent Flames

    2025/07/08

    Supervisor: Felix Rong, M.Sc. M.Sc.

    Announcement as PDF

There are currently no further job postings, however applications are always welcome.

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