1 University project assistant in the field of timber engineering and wood technology Application deadline: Employment Start: Oktober 2023 Hours per week: 40,00 h/W Your Responsibilities -The focus of your work is on the optimisation of the peeling process for large-diameter softwood in order to reliably generate and classify peeled wood raw materials in board thickness in an industrial environment, to identify process limits, to combine these wood raw materials in combination with sawn products of the residual roll to load-bearing timber construction products in an expedient manner, to map the interaction of the wood raw materials in these products using engineering models and to derive load-bearing models for the description and classification of these. -You are part of a dynamic and multidisciplinary group of experts and international partners from the timber industry, the wood processing industry, the field of timber engineering and wood technology and a peeling machine manufacturer. -Your activities in the team include, besides others, planning and conducting tests in the institute's own laboratory, the Lignum Test Center (LTC), in other laboratories and in industrial environments, evaluating the data including statistical analysis and modelling. Additionally, the preparation of scientific publications, reports, presentations and conference papers, the co-supervision of students within the framework of student projects and final theses. -The possibility of a PhD is given; such a project is desired and supported. -Willingness to travel on business at home and abroad is a prerequisite. -Optionally, an employment relationship with 30 hours/week is also possible. Your Profile Admission Requirements -Applicants must have a Master's degree or diploma in civil engineering (a specialisation in structural engineering - timber construction or equivalent is preferred), timber technology, timber construction or equivalent. -It is required to be familiar with the German and English language. Desired Qualification -We are looking for highly motivated, creative, curious and solution-oriented individuals who are interested in the field of timber engineering and wood technology and who are committed, self-reliant and structured. -Experience in the field of material testing, statistical evaluation of data and statistical/mechanical modelling as well as numerical simulation is an advantage. An adaptation of the research focus according to personal experience and interests is possible within the framework of the principle goals and tasks of the research project. We Offer -Interesting area of responsibility -Collegial and friendly working atmosphere -Flexible working schedule (e.g. possibility for home office, paid lunch break - depending on working hours) -International training and teaching opportunities -Subsidy for public transport -University¿s sports program -Shopping Discounts -Workplace Health Management -Company pension funds Graz University of Technology aims to increase the proportion of women, in particular in management and academic staff, and therefore qualified female applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to women if applicants are equally qualified. Graz University of Technology actively promotes diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants are not to be discriminated against in personnel selection procedures on the grounds of gender, ethnicity, religion or ideology, age, sexual orientation (Anti-discrimination). People with disabilities and who have the relevant qualifications are expressly invited to apply. Jetzt bewerben! Contact Technische Universität Graz Rechbauerstraße 12 8010 Graz Institut für Holzbau und Holztechnologie, Inffeldgasse 24, 8010 Graz Dr. Reinhard Brandner Das Mindestentgelt für die Stelle als University project assistant in the field of timber engineering and wood techn
University project assistant in the field of timber engineering and wood technology