Research Associate (m/f/d) in the section for Structural Design

(salary scale 13 TV-L, 50%)

Nestled in a modern city surrounded by nature and with an exceptional standard of living, Leibniz University Hannover offers excellent working conditions in a vibrant scientific community.

The Institute of Design and Building Construction welcomes applications for the following position starting at the earliest possible date: Research Associate (m/f/d) in the section for Structural Design (salary scale 13 TV-L, 50%)

The position is limited to 3 years, with support of a doctoral dissertation.

Your role

The Research Associate is involved in teaching various courses offered by the Chair of Structural Design and prepare and carry out individual research projects. We are looking for engineers with a strong focus on complex geometry, interested in sustainable architectural structures using digital technologies and manufacturing processes. We are supporting individual doctoral dissertations.

Who are we looking for?

You have a successful university degree in civil engineering and show a very good understanding of structural design and scientific research of structures, materials and construction processes. Our special focus lies in the modelling, simulation and fabrication of complex structures using algorithmic methods (Rhino, Grasshopper, Python, FEM). You should be proficient German and English for teaching, researching and publishing.

Equal opportunities and diversity are core values at Leibniz University Hannover. Our goal is to tap into individual potential and open up possibilities. We therefore welcome applications from anyone interested in the position, irrespective of gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or ideology, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.

We strive towards a balanced and diverse workforce and a reduction in under-representation in accordance with the Lower Saxony Equal Rights Act (Niedersächsisches Gleichberechtigungsgesetz – NGG). We therefore particularly encourage applications for the above-mentioned position from women. Preference will be given to equally-qualified candidates with disabilities.

Why join us?

We are an international team support the writing of your own doctoral dissertation with a constructive feedback culture. The position includes a special annual payment and additional pension provision (if the requirements are met). We offer a modern workplace and digital work structures, an extensive range of further training and a university sports program. The faculty has its own campus cafeteria and very good transport connections directly to the Herrenhäuser Gardens.

With more than 5000 employees, Leibniz University Hannover is one of the largest and most attractive employers in the Hannover region. We offer a vibrant interdisciplinary and international working environment, and promote personal and professional development ranging from subject-related skills to leadership and languages.

As a family-friendly university, working hours can be organised according to various flexible models. Part-time employment as well as remote work (mobile work, work from home) can therefore be arranged upon request. We support employees with balancing work and family life, through services such as back-up childcare, childcare during school holidays, and parent-child offices, as well as providing individual advice regarding family responsibilities and caring for dependants.

To promote health and well-being among employees, we offer an extensive sports programme with over 100 different sports, as well as a fitness centre with a sauna and climbing space. Health management measures, such as courses on stress management, good nutrition and relaxation, aim to ensure a healthy workplace.

Additional information

Please send your application (CV, portfolio, certificates) or any inquiries latest by September 2nd, 2024 to

or alternatively via postal mail to:
Stiftung Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität Hannover
Institut für Entwerfen und Konstruieren
Abteilung Tragwerke
Herrenhäuser Str. 8, 30419 Hannover