# Research Assistant

**Company**: Porsche
**Work arrangement**: onsite
**Experience**: entry
**Job type**: full-time
**Category**: Engineering
**Industry**: Automotive
**Wikidata**: https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q40993

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## Description

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Assistant to join our team at Porsche. As a Research Assistant, you will be responsible for conducting research on modelling of melting processes and phase transitions. Your tasks will include:

Literature research on the topic of modelling of melting processes and phase transitions Investigation of physical mechanisms of heat transfer (e.g. through hot gas flow, particles) Development of a simulation method to model the adaptive fluid interface during melting processes (including implementation of user subroutines within Star-CCM+) Evaluation of models regarding accuracy of representable physics, coupling possibilities, and computation times Investigation of suitable validation methods Presentation of results and participation in interdisciplinary exchange in corporate-wide working groups

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in mechanical engineering, physics, or related fields, with a focus on fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, simulation, and software development. You should have experience with 3D CFD simulation software, preferably with Star-CCM+, and be familiar with programming languages such as Python or C++.

As a Research Assistant at Porsche, you will work in a dynamic and innovative environment with a team of experts in various fields. You will have the opportunity to contribute to cutting-edge research projects and develop your skills in a fast-paced and challenging environment.

This is a full-time position, and the salary range is not specified. However, we offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plan, and paid time off.

If you are a motivated and detail-oriented individual with a passion for research and development, we encourage you to apply for this exciting opportunity.

Required skills:

- Strong background in mechanical engineering, physics, or related fields

- Focus on fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, simulation, and software development

- Experience with 3D CFD simulation software, preferably with Star-CCM+

- Familiarity with programming languages such as Python or C++

- Good communication and teamwork skills

Preferred skills:

- Experience with user subroutines within Star-CCM+

- Knowledge of heat transfer mechanisms

- Familiarity with validation methods

- Experience with presentation software

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Experience level: Entry-level Employment type: Full-time Workplace type: Onsite Category: Engineering Industry: Automotive Salary range: Not specified Salary min: Not specified Salary max: Not specified Salary currency: EUR Salary period: Year Required skills: [listed above] Preferred skills: [listed above]

## Skills

### Required
- Strong background in mechanical engineering, physics, or related fields
- Focus on fluid mechanics, thermodynamics, simulation, and software development
- Experience with 3D CFD simulation software, preferably with Star-CCM+
- Familiarity with programming languages such as Python or C++
- Good communication and teamwork skills

### Nice to have
- Experience with user subroutines within Star-CCM+
- Knowledge of heat transfer mechanisms
- Familiarity with validation methods
- Experience with presentation software
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

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