PhD Student: Architecture, Engineering, Material Sciences, Physics 1051 views

PhD Student – Architecture, Engineering, Material Sciences, Physics at the Immunobiology and Infection Biology and Medicine Structural and Cell Biology Chemistry Solid State Research & Material Sciences Max Planck Institute (Germany).

Job Code: MPG/MoA/2/19

The Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces Potsdam invites within the framework of Cluster of Excellence Matters of Activity. Image Space Material applications from outstanding young scientists for the position of Ph.D. student in full time from 01.01.2020 limited until 31.12.2022.

Overview:

Project: Material Form Function.

The position focuses on the multi-scale characterization of fiber systems and fiber structures in nature and their geometric-constructive and design development into fiber-based constructions for spatial applications.

The aim of the research is the development of biologically inspired material systems for sustainable developments of energetically and structurally efficient structures for the spatial-architectural context.

Qualifications / Requirements:

1. Higher education degree preferably in architecture, engineering or physics
2. Knowledge of experimental, material-based prototyping, structural design principles, fiber and textile-based material systems and manufacturing practices, digital and analog shape generation processes, numerical analysis and modelling
3. Experience with geometric – mathematical form-finding processes with interfaces to programming, engineering and design desired
4. Above-average willingness for interdisciplinary cooperation
5. High proficiency in spoken and written English
6. Very good German language skills desired
7. Have a high level of social competence and the ability to work well in a team

Application Procedure

To apply for this position, please send your application including CV, letter of motivation and certificates to Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces, Department of Biomaterials, Dr. Michaela Eder, Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Peter Fratzl and Prof. Christiane Sauer, Research Campus Golm, 14424 Potsdam, Germany or preferably in electronic form (one PDF file) to: MoA.application@hu-berlin.de with the reference number MPG/MoA/2/19.