Dec 7, 2009

PhD Student (physicist, biophysicist, civil engineer), Frankfurt/Main

The Dept. of Cell Biology and Neuroscience at the Goethe University Frankfurt/Main, Germany is inviting applications for a PhD student (Physicist, Biophysicist, civil engineer) (stipend)as part of the multidisciplinary LOEWE "Proebionik" (preventive biomechanics) network which has been founded by the state of Hesse for an initial period of three years starting Jan. 1st, 2010. The applicant will be responsible
for the continued work on modeling and simulation of arterial mechanics.

This includes work on finite element modeling and computational fluid dynamics as well as experimental determination of material properties. Applicants should be highly self-motivated, have a strong background in mechanical modelling and have good team working capabilities. PhD students will take part in the LOEWE seminar series
and graduate programme. They will benefit from the multidisciplinarity of the network combining life sciences with computational engineering.

Please submit your applications including CV, a short description of research experience and interests and contact details of two references and / or letter of recommendations to Dr. Christopher Blase, c.blase@bio. uni-frankfurt. de cc. to info@praeventive- biomechanik. eu

According to German law, disabled persons with equal occupational aptitude will be given preferred consideration. The Goethe University strives to promote equal opportunities in sciences and is committed to increase the percentage of female scientists in teaching and research. Qualified female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. The deadline for complete applications is 13th December 2009.

Please quote 10 Academic Resources Daily in your application to this opportunity!


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