We are looking for a research assistant conditionally to the approval of the research proposal to carry out a research project on the topic of 3D-printing of vault shaped ceilings made of clay, who will work closely with the other research participants on the following tasks, among others:

• Development and optimisation of clay mixtures for use in 3D printing
• Derivation of a numerical material model of clay mixtures
• FEM modelling of the cap ceiling elements, taking into account the support situation and internal structure of the elements
• Validation and, if necessary, adaptation of the material model and the FEM modelling through tests
• Optimisation of the geometry of the cap elements

• Successfully completed scientific university degree (Master, Diplom or equivalent) in the field of civil engineering
• In-depth knowledge of structural engineering
• Very good understanding of load transfer in structures
• Very good knowledge of German required
• Interest in interdisciplinary collaboration with architects desirable
• Ability to develop load-bearing concepts and think conceptually desirable

Please send your application with the reference number and the appropriate documents (combined in a single pdf file, max 5 MB) by email to Prof. Dr.-Ing. Kerstin Wolff via office@tek.tu-berlin.de.

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