Description
:The design of high voltage (HV) devices, such as gas circuit breakers (CB) and gas insulated switchgear (GIS), requires – among others –simulations and experiments for verification of insulation and switching performance. Additionally, the research activities in the area of gas circuit breakers are enhanced by various computer-aided-engineering tools. We are looking for an intern student with expertise in computational chemistry to contribute to the development of novel insulating materials for high-voltage power grid applications. The superior goal is the achievement of high-end quality of the product. The duration of the internship is 6 to 12 months.
Your responsibilities:
Working in a project for pre-product development
Modeling and simulation of gas insulation systems, gas-solid and gas-liquid interfaces utilizing molecular dynamics programs such as LAMMPS and calculation of reaction mechanisms with the help of other software packages such as Gaussian
Study the relationship between microstructure and material characteristics and document findings and present test results to the team
Your background:
Currently pursuing a M. Sc. degree in Material Science, Chemistry or similar discipline, with a certain focus on computer-aided methods
Experience with the use of typical computational chemistry software such as VMD, LAMMPS, Gaussian, or similar
Fluency in written and spoken English
Team player and well organized
Creative and able to work autonomously
Laboratory and experimental experience area is of advantage
