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Internship - Numerical Study of Vortex-boundary layer Interaction
Job Description
Req ID:  3496
Place of work:  Göttingen
Starting date:  15.01.2026
Career level:  Internship
Type of employment:  Full-time
Duration of contract:  3 Monate

Remuneration: Remuneration is in accordance with the Collective Agreement for the Public Sector - Federal Government (TVöD-Bund)

Enter the fascinating world of the German Aerospace Center (Deutsches Zentrum für Luft- und Raumfahrt e. V.; DLR) and help shape the future through research and innovation! We offer an exciting and inspiring working environment driven by the expertise and curiosity of our 11,000 employees from 100 nations and our unique infrastructure. Together, we develop sustainable technologies and thus contribute to finding solutions to global challenges. Would you like to join us in addressing this major future challenge? Then this is your place!

The Institute of Aerodynamics and Flow Technology is the main institution for fluid mechanics at the German Aerospace Center (DLR). We are a leading research institute in the fields of aircraft and vehicle aerodynamics, aircraft aeroacoustics, space vehicle aerothermodynamics and wind energy. Our institute is based at two locations - Braunschweig and Göttingen - and has a department in Cologne. 

Your tasks

•    You will perform numerical simulations using DLR CFD software

•    You will set-up RANS and hybrid-RANS-LES simulations to model the phenomenon

•    You will compare and evaluate the performance of different modelling approaches

 

What you bring

•    Commenced studies in a degree relevant to the position

(e.g. aerospace engineering, applied mathematics, physics,  computational science)

•    Basic knowledge (corresponding to basic studies) of numerical methods in fluid mechanics

•    Knowledge and practical experience in programming languages (e.g. C/C++, Python)

•    Ability to work independently

We offer

DLR stands for diversity, appreciation and equality for all people. We promote independent work and the individual development of our employees both personally and professionally. To this end, we offer numerous training and development opportunities. Equal opportunities are of particular importance to us, which is why we want to increase the proportion of women in science and management in particular. Applicants with severe disabilities will be given preference if they are qualified.

We look forward to getting to know you!

If you have any questions about this position (Vacancy-ID 3496) please contact:

Cornelia Grabe 
Tel.: +49 551 709 2628 
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