Fachhochschule Nordwestschweiz FHNW
Windisch
Senior Scientist CFD (80-100%)
- 14 August 2026
- 80 – 100%
- Permanent position
- Windisch
Job summary
Join Hochschule für Technik und Umwelt FHNW as a Senior Scientist CFD. Engage in innovative research and practical applications in engineering.
Tasks
- Lead numerical flow simulations and structural analyses effectively.
- Guide Bachelor and Master students in their academic endeavors.
- Collaborate on research projects and manage software licenses.
Skills
- University degree in engineering or natural sciences; PhD preferred.
- Proficient in numerical simulations using software like ANSYS.
- Strong teamwork and customer-oriented approach required.
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Senior Scientist CFD (80-100%)
University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW, Institute of Thermo- and Fluid-Engineering
The Institute of Thermo- and Fluid-Engineering (ITFE) at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland FHNW combines practice-oriented teaching with application-driven research and development. Together with industry partners, we develop innovative solutions in the fields of thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, heat transfer and energy technology. We rely on modern simulation, experimental and measurement methods and work closely with national and international partners. In doing so, we make an important contribution to the development of efficient and future-oriented technologies.
Your tasks:
- Expertise in numerical flow simulations and possibly structural analysis
- Supervision of students (Bachelor/Master)
- Participation in research and service projects
- License management for commercial software packages
- Organisation of regular colloquia to ensure internal knowledge transfer
- Co-supervision of the HPC infrastructure
- Acquisition of own projects in the field of numerical simulations
- University degree in a technical or scientific field, possibly a doctorate
- Several years of professional experience in numerical simulations with relevant software packages (e.g. ANSYS, Star CCM+)
- Team player, customer-oriented working style
- Fluent German language skills
