Your responsibilities:

• Integrate the theoretical Capped Drucker-Prager model into a real-world industrial setting at Novartis.
• Adapt the model using FEM tools (e.g. Comsol Multiphysics) to simulate the physical phenomena occurring during the tablet compaction process, including the analysis of mechanical stresses and thermal effects.
• Calibrate the model parameters to match empirical data from the production environment.
• Evaluate if the model accurately reflects the behavior of the compaction machinery and the properties of the tablets.
• Prepare and present research findings in a final presentation and report.

Minimum requirements:

• BSc/MSc degree in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Chemical/Mechanical/Process engineering, Material Sicences or similar.
• Knowledge of Capped Drucker-Prager model.
• Good communication skills (English) and data visualization skills.
• Flexible and open minded.
• Ability to work independently and in collaboration with multiple teams, ability to work in multidisciplinary teams and multicultural environment.

Of advantage:

• Experience with Comsol Multiphyisics software.
• Experience in data science applied to scientific problems.
• Experience in programing languages like Python.

Please note that we can only accept applicants who are eligible to work in Switzerland .

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