Research Assistants or Research Assistants as Ph.D. Students

Computer-aided Mechanical Engineering

The Sirindhorn International Thai-German Graduate School of Engineering (TGGS) is a public-private partnership, established with strong support from the Thai and German governments, for engineering education, technology innovation and business development in Thailand and South-East Asia. Its industry-oriented M.Sc. and Ph.D. level education concept combines teaching and research based on the successful model of RWTH Aachen University, Germany, one of Europe’s leading technical universities. TGGS is located in new facilities on the campus of King Mongkut’s University of Technology North Bangkok (KMUTNB).

We are now looking for research assistants with the following requirements:

  ·   Have a Masters Degree in Mechanical Engineering with a background in finite element modelling, solid mechanics, dynamics and vibration.

  ·  To work on simulation and modelling of impact and vibration problems of structures and components, including damage mechanics. Examples of current or soon to be launched projects include:

       - Numerical simulation of impact loaded structures.

       - Condition monitoring of rotating machinery.

       - Smart structures, vibration control and suppression.

 ·  To have or be prepared to develop experience in test and measurement in support of model verification.

  ·   Highly motivated for research and development with a capacity for teamwork and project management.

  ·   Good communication skills in English, with a TOEFL score of at least 550 (or equivalent).

  ·   Relevant work experience would be an advantage.

Our research assistants will work on more than one project, in different teams and also be challenged to contribute to self-dependent research projects utilising skills of project management, planning and presentation. In addition to industry-oriented projects, they will get involved with academic activities in order to practice their academic skills, such as running tutorials or supervising laboratory classes. They should also expect to contribute to the management and day to day running of laboratory facilities.

As an additional option, our research assistants who reach a sufficient level of performance may be offered to pursue a doctoral program at TGGS including an opportunity of one-year research at RWTH-Aachen University in Germany to gain experience at international level.

The available positions are therefore ideal for persons, who are motivated to work in industry-oriented research under the RWTH-Aachen model. In the RWTH-Aachen model, Ph.D. students are research assistants who are fully employed by their professors and considered as engineers. The financial support mainly comes from the project partners, meaning government or industrially funded projects. The salary is paid under a normal condition of employment and is sufficient for a reasonable quality of life. After graduation, Ph.D. students have no binding obligation.

Interested persons are invited to send an application with a full resume, contact details of at least two referees, and stating the code at the bottom right hand corner of this page. Include copies of degree transcripts, and highlight previous project management, research, academic and industrial experience, responsibilities and achievements. All documents should be emailed as pdf files.

Contact: Dr Paul Bland, pwbtggs@gmail.com

TGGS is a joint institution established by RWTH Aachen University in Germany, one of Europe’s top-ranking
universities, and her Thai partner KMUTNB in order to transfer the RWTH Aachen Model of Graduate Industryoriented
Engineering Education, Technology Innovation and Business Development to South East Asia.

Following almost 50 years of Thai-German cooperation in King Mongkut’s Institute of Technology in North Bangkok (since Dec. 2007 KMUTNB = King Mongkut’s University…), TGGS is now the living continuation of this long lasting partnership. MUTNB, the partner to RWTH Aachen in developing TGGS, has over many years adopted much of the German system and as grown up to be a university since 1986. Today, KMUTNB is one of the high ranking technical universities in Thailand with ore than 20,000 students. TGGS is the International Graduate School of Engineering within KMUTNB (Teaching in English) and has its own autonomous Thai-German administration.

According to its mission statement, “The Sirindhorn International Thai-German Graduate School of Engineering (TGGS) …
aims at the R&D-oriented education of engineers (M.Sc. and Ph.D. level) and consequently at technology innovation and
associated business development in Thailand. TGGS will serve as an example for new, industry-oriented structures in the hai higher education system and….. TGGS in Bangkok will have an effective system of engineering education, technology evelopment and research. For RWTH Aachen and her network of collaboration in Thailand, TGGS will become the main hub or R&D and business development in South East Asia...”

Currently, TGGS offers 8 international M.Sc. Programs and 2 Doctorate Programs based on the RWTH Aachen Model. In its roject-oriented industry internships and R&D thesis work, TGGS systematically links university professors, students and qualified engineers in the industry to develop university-industry interaction. With back-up and support from experienced RWTH professors and their lab resources in Aachen, TGGS has a strong focus on R&D, industry collaboration, entrepreneurship and technology-oriented business development.