Research Associate (m/f/d) -
Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in
Institute Institute of Biomechanics
Remuneration EG 13 TV-L
ID: 37525WM3
Start of employment May 1st 2026
Application deadline January 31st 2026
Scope full time, fixed term until April 30th 2030
The Institute for Biomechanics at the Hamburg University of Technology has a strong focus on research and teaching in the field of numerical and
experimental biomechanics. We offer a Research Assistant position in a highly dynamic group that is financed by the German Research Foundation
(DFG) in the framework of the Research Unit FOR5177:
"The dynamics of the spine mechanics, morphology, and motion-towards a comprehensive diagnosis of low back pain"
The aim of the project is to develop musculoskeletal and finite element computer models to investigate how muscle forces result in internal mechanical
signals (strains/stresses) within the lumbar spine and how they are related to tissue adaptation processes in patients with lumbar pain. The project will
be perfomed in tight collaboration with the group Prof. Hendrik Schmidt at the Berlin Institute of Health (Charite Universitätsmedizin Berlin), who will
perform in vivo measurements of spine kinematics in subjects with and without lumbar pain.
YOUR TASKS
- Develop musculoskeletal computer models of the lumbar spine
- Couple musculoskeletal models to finite element models
- Validate computer models with experimental data from ou r collaborators
- Publication of results in scientific journals and at national and international conferences
- Attend consortium meetings and collaborate with other partners involved in the Research Unit
YOUR PROFILE
Requirements
- Completed scientific university studies, in particular in the subject mechanical or biomedical engineering
Desired knowledge and personal skills
- Well-founded background in one or more of the following areas: mechanics, biomechanics, finite element modeling, computational mechanics
- Strong programming and computer modelling sk ills
- Excellent communication skills
- Fiuent English : oral and written (B2/C1)
OUR OFFER
- A job in an interesting, friendly and appreciative working environment
- Intensive induction/ onboarding
- Flexible and family-friendly working conditions
- Possibility of mobile working
- 30 day vacation per year
At the heart of TU Hamburg’s research, teaching and transfer of technology is the guiding principle of developing technology for people. The TU Hamburg sees itself in this context as a family-friendly and sustainable university with high performance and quality standards that strives for excellence in all its research fields. Interdisciplinarity, innovation, regionality and internationality are binding principles in our actions.
With currently around 8.000 students, 110 professors and 1.650 employees, the TU Hamburg is characterised by short decision-making processes and close cooperation between the board, the institutes, the deans of studies, the research areas and the administration. We identify ourselves with a modern leadership culture and cultivate appreciative interaction.
For further information please contact Prof. Dr. Sara Checa Esteban, Tel.-Nr. +49 40 30601 3053, Email: sara.checa@tuhh.de.
The TUHH stands for equal opportunities as well as appreciative and respectful cooperation.
Please send your complete application documents (cover letter, curriculum vitae in table form, proof of completed training and/or university degree, job references or certificates of employment) via the online application system.
Please submit proof of all obtained university degrees and, if available, the recognition of your educational qualifications in Germany (e.g. anabin excerpts and/or acknowledgement of previous employers).
