Master's Thesis: Coupling FEM and Peridynamics for Corrosion Simulation in Python

Robert Bosch GmbH · Renningen

ThesisGerman needed: fluent

Still open on 5 Nov

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Key facts

Duration: 6 months
Where you work: At the company
Language needed: English and German
Subject you study: Engineering, Computational Engineering, Simulation Technology, Physics, Materials Science, Chemical Engineering

You develop and implement an innovative coupled finite element method (FEM)-peridynamics approach to model corrosion processes in our existing in-house software environment.
On your own, you program, modularize and optimize the necessary interfaces and algorithms in Python.
You formulate mathematical models for ion transport, electrochemical reactions at the metal surface and the movement of the corrosion front, and integrate them into the coupled solver.
You validate the developed coupled model using analytical solutions, pure FEM calculations and corrosion experiments from the literature.

Education: Master's studies in engineering, computational engineering, simulation technology, physics, materials science, chemical engineering or similar
Experience and know-how: solid knowledge of solid mechanics and numerical simulation methods (FEM); very good Python programming skills (object-oriented programming, SciPy/NumPy)
Personality and working style: you can proactively develop new ideas, find solutions independently and complete your tasks efficiently with high self-motivation
Daily work: your on-site presence is required
Languages: fluent English and good German
Enrollment at a university

Bonuses for shared contribution to company success, individual performance pay, and private and company pension plans
Benefit portals with discounts and special conditions on Bosch products
Training opportunities and varied career paths
Flexible work models such as job sharing, flexible shift systems, part-time options and sabbaticals
Health prevention offers for physical and mental health, plus clubs, groups and networks
Bosch shuttle or company bike and support for stays abroad

You develop and implement an innovative coupled finite element method (FEM)-peridynamics approach to model corrosion processes in our existing in-house software environment.
On your own, you program, modularize and optimize the necessary interfaces and algorithms in Python.
You formulate mathematical models for ion transport, electrochemical reactions at the metal surface and the movement of the corrosion front, and integrate them into the coupled solver.
You validate the developed coupled model using analytical solutions, pure FEM calculations and corrosion experiments from the literature.

Education: Master's studies in engineering, computational engineering, simulation technology, physics, materials science, chemical engineering or similar
Experience and know-how: solid knowledge of solid mechanics and numerical simulation methods (FEM); very good Python programming skills (object-oriented programming, SciPy/NumPy)
Personality and working style: you can proactively develop new ideas, find solutions independently and complete your tasks efficiently with high self-motivation
Daily work: your on-site presence is required
Languages: fluent English and good German
Enrollment at a university

Bonuses for shared contribution to company success, individual performance pay, and private and company pension plans
Benefit portals with discounts and special conditions on Bosch products
Training opportunities and varied career paths
Flexible work models such as job sharing, flexible shift systems, part-time options and sabbaticals
Health prevention offers for physical and mental health, plus clubs, groups and networks
Bosch shuttle or company bike and support for stays abroad