Student assistant performing OpenFOAM CFD simulations in the field of urban microclimate modeling

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (www.fraunhofer.com) currently operates 76 institutes and research institutions throughout Germany and is the world’s leading applied research organization. Around 30 800 employees work with an annual research budget of 3.0 billion euros.

The Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft (www.fraunhofer.com) currently operates 76 institutes and research institutions throughout Germany and is the world’s leading applied research organization. Around 30 000 employees work with an annual research budget of 2.9 billion euros.

There is a need for urban planning approaches that enable an integrated, quantitative and scientific representation of the urban climate. Our group integrates computational models and machine learning to study urban microclimate and support urban planning. This work aims to conduct a parametric study of wind and temperature in urban areas, with a focus on developing advanced AI models to replace CFD simulations.

What you will do

Conducting OpenFOAM CFD simulations for various built-up urban areas.
Conducting parametric study as well as validation and performance evaluation of CFD models.
Developing AI models trained using the simulation results to predict atmospheric variables.

What you bring to the table

Enrollment at a University studying master’s in Computational engineering, Meteorology, or a related field.
Knowledge of Computational Fluid Dynamics, particularly experience in OpenFOAM simulations.
Experience in scientific programming language (Python/R), knowledge of machine learning desired.
Good knowledge of English

What you can expect

Integration in the newly established group Urban Physics Modeling (UPM)
Flexible working hours and home office
Employment for at least 6-12 months as a student assistant
There is the possibility of an extension of the employment with simultaneous preparation of a final thesis.

The weekly working time is max. 20 hours.

We value and promote the diversity of our employees' skills and therefore welcome all applications - regardless of age, gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, ideology, disability, sexual orientation and identity. Severely disabled persons are given preference in the event of equal suitability. Remuneration according to the general works agreement for employing assistant staff.

With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process. As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future.

Have we sparked your interest? Then apply online now with your meaningful application documents. We are looking forward to getting to know you!

For any further information on this position please contact:

Ganesh Chockalingam

E-Mail ganesh.chockalingam@ibp.fraunhofer.de

Fraunhofer-Institut für Bauphysik IBP

www.fraunhofer.de

Fraunhofer Institute for Building Physics IBP

www.ibp.fraunhofer.de

Requisition Number: 73050 Application Deadline:

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