Student Assistant on the subject of “Can wear be used for more productive milling processes?”

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 advertised position offers the opportunity to gain initial insights into scientific work as well as a comprehensive look at various aspects of manufacturing technology. The IFW offers a modern research infrastructure, future-orientated topics and a large industrial network!

The following position is available at the Institute of Production Engineering and Machine Tools (IFW) from now on: Student Assistant on the subject of “Can wear be used for more productive milling processes?” (23 hours per month) The position is limited to 3 months.

Your job at a glance

When trying to achieve the highest possible material removal rates during milling, the limiting factor is often not the power of the machine, but rather the fact that self-excited vibrations (chatter) occur once a certain cutting depth is reached. As wear increases, the shape of the milling cutter changes in such a way that it dampens these vibrations. We investigate the exact mechanisms through analog experiments on our planning test rig and through tests on our milling machines.

The area of responsibility includes support with the:

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for a motivated student assistant to join our team with immediate effect.

Your profile:

A prerequisite for employment is valid enrolment at a German university, ideally in a degree programme relevant to the position (mechanical engineering, chemistry, materials science or similar subjects).

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. Preference will be given to equally-qualified candidates with disabilities.

Why join us?

With more than 5.000 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 languages.

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.

Further information

For further information, please contact Felix Zender (phone: 0511 762-18359, email: [email protected]).

Please send your application with the usual documents by 30 th of September 2026 in electronic form to

Email: [email protected]

or alternatively by post to: Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität Hannover Institute of Production Engineering and Machine Tools attn. Felix Zender An der Universität 2, 30823 Garbsen

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