PhD Opportunity in Generative Design for Facet-Based Surfaces - BMW Group
BMW is seeking a Munich-based designer and academic interested in computational design, generative design, and 3D modeling. Must be fluent in English and German. If you’d like to explore this position, get more information and apply here.
Bridging the gap between your doctoral studies and the kind of career challenge you’re looking for isn’t always easy. That’s why our ProMotion PhD programme gives you the opportunity to apply your passion and scientific expertise to very real challenges that could shape the future of mobility. If selected, you’ll have the chance to really develop your own future career path with us through your practice-related thesis, promote your chosen specialty from within – and position yourself to secure the career you’ve always wanted.
What awaits you?
Methodic development of facet-based geometry interacting with its properties: Properties: i.e. angles, proportions, size, space availability for fillets or offsets.
Facet forms: starting with triangles, extended to n-sided factettes in a later phase of the research.
Dimensionality: on surfaces at first and extended into 3D volumes in a later phase of the research.
Interaction and compatibility with BMW generative design methods in grasshopper.
Implementation of innovative design models of parametric and generative/algorithmic form-finding in Rhino/Grasshopper or Catia V5 across all phases of the shape-finding process.
Support of the Generative Design Team in tool and method development.
What you should bring along?
Master Degree in mathematics, Computational Design, Physics, Computer Science or Software Development.
Knowledge in one or more of the following areas: Programming languages C#- and Python, simulation and optimization methods, CAS/Strak free-form surface design, manufacturing processes, McNeel Rhino/Grasshopper.
Fluent German and English skills.
You are enthused by new technologies and an innovative environment? Apply now!