PhD Human Body Models for equitable safety of occupants (f/m/x)

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PHD AT THE BMW GROUP.

Bridging the gap between your doctoral studies and the kind of career challenge you’re looking for isn’t always easy. That’s why our ProMotion PhD programme gives you the opportunity to apply your passion and scientific expertise to very real challenges that could shape the future of mobility. If selected, you’ll have the chance to really develop your own future career path with us through your practice-related thesis, promote your chosen specialty from within – and position yourself to secure the career you’ve always wanted.

 

We offer you an exciting and varied doctoral position in the field of passive vehicle safety, with a primary emphasis on crash scenarios. A key aspect involves conducting detailed finite element simulations (full vehicle simulations), which generate vast amounts of complex data. These simulations provide critical insights into vehicle behavior during collisions and form the foundation of our safety assessments.

What awaits you? 

• Conduct comprehensive analysis and review of population based crash relevant data.
• Develop and framework of how population based assessment could work in the context of occupant safety and CAE simulation.
• Research state of the art possibilities pertaining to scaling and morphing of Human Body Models (HBMs).
• Collaborate closely with the department’s experts in passive vehicle safety to validate and refine the model and application. 
• Present research findings in scientific journals and conferences, contributing to advancements in vehicle passive safety and data-driven modeling. 

What should you bring along?

• Master in Biomechanics, Data Science, Mechanical Engineering or Mathematics.
• Strong background in mechanics, with experience in stochastics. Preferably, experience human anthropometry data.
• Familiarity with programming languages and tools for data processing, model development, and integration (e.g., Python, TensorFlow).
• Ability to work with large-scale simulation databases and extract relevant data.
• Creativity and innovation to explore novel approaches and extend existing methods.
• Business fluent English, German language skills are a plus.
  You are enthused by new technologies and an innovative environment? Apply now!
  Note: Please apply exclusively online through our career portal. Applications submitted via other channels (including email) cannot be considered. Citizens of countries outside the European Union must have a valid residence or work permit for the duration of the programme.

What we offer?

• Comprehensive mentoring & onboarding.
• Personal & professional development.
• Flexible working hours.
• Digital offers & mobile working.
• Attractive, fair remuneration.
• Apartment offers for students (subject to availability & only Munich).
• And many other benefits - see bmw.jobs/benefits

Earliest starting date: from now on

Duration: 36 months

Working hours: Full-time

Do you have any questions? Then simply send your enquiry using our contact form. Your enquiry will then be answered by telephone or e-mail.

 

At the BMW Group, we place great importance on equal treatment and equal opportunities. Our recruiting decisions are based on the personality, experience, and skills of the applicants.

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