Master's/Bachelor's thesis (f/m/x) in the field of musculoskeletal modelling

Place of work: Oberpfaffenhofen

Starting date: nach Absprache

Career level: Student research project and final thesis

Type of employment: Part time; Full-time

Duration of contract: nach Absprache

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

Welcome to the Institute of Flight Systems. Our work focuses on the interaction between aircraft configuration, pilots and modern flight system technology. From flight dynamics to unmanned aerial vehicles, from simulation to real flight tests - we analyse, test and develop innovations that will shape the flying of the future.

What To Expect

In the department of Flight Control and Simulation we develop numerical simulation models of aircrafts and flight controllers, which are then tested in our dynamic motion simulation center (DMSC). Thereby, the human operator has a crucial impact on the whole human-aircraft system, in the worst case leading to unstable behavior. Thus, the consideration of the human operator already in the numerical simulation would be highly beneficial. Our activities aligned with the so called DLR HumanBody Library aim on the development of such a model suitable for human-vehicle systems assessment. In your thesis you will connect both the simplified but computational efficient HumanBody library and a detailed musculoskeletal model using the software OpenSim. With your work you will enable the estimation of individual muscle forces and loads of human operators already in the simulation.

Your tasks

• Familiarize with the open source musculoskeletal human model OpenSim and its features
• Familiarize with the DLR HumanBody Library (Modelica)
• Develop an interface between the HumanBody library and OpenSim in order to derive individual muscle activations and loads from a musculoskeletal model
• Validate your approach with experimental data from a previous motion simulator study
• Conduct your own subject study using our optical motion tracking system

• First experiences in programing/ modelling languages such as C/C++, Python, Matlab or Modelica
• Enrollment in mechanical/ engineering, informatics or a comparable study programme, ideally with focus on modelling and simulation
• Interest in working in an innovative and interdisciplinary field
• Being able to work responsibly and independently

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 4723) please contact:

Tobias Treichl

E-Mail: [email protected]