Phd On 'bioinspired Composites: Manufacturing and - Eindhoven, Nederland - TU Eindhoven

TU Eindhoven

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Eindhoven, Nederland

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Geplaatst door:

Daan Van den Berg

werver van beBee

Beschrijving

Job description:

The Eindhoven University of Technology (TU/e) has the following vacancy

PhD student "Bioinspired Composites:
Manufacturing and Multi-scale Characterization"
in the section Mechanics of Materials, Department of Mechanical Engineering.

The PhD student position is available in the section _Mechanics of Materials_ and will be supervised by _Dr. Tommaso Magrini_ (Tommaso Magrini Google Scholar).

The _Mechanics of Materials_
(MoM) Section

Bioinspired Composites:
Context and Aim of the Project
In this project, you will study the effect of the reinforcing architecture on the mechanical performance bioinspired composites.

A multi-scale experimental approach will be key to investigate the role of the microstructure on the failure mechanisms that affect the materials.

Ceramic and polymer processing, combined with advanced materials characterization techniques, ranging from electron microscopy to micro-mechanical testing will be employed to succeed in this ambitious project.

Job requirements:

Qualification of applicant

A background and strong interest in Mechanics of Materials and Materials Science is required.
Experience in materials processing and micromechanics is of benefit.

Conditions of employment:

A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university, in an interdisciplinary setting and within an international network. You will work on a beautiful, green campus within walking distance of the central train station.

In addition, we offer you:

Fulltime employment for four years, with an intermediate evaluation (go/nogo) after nine months. You will spend 10% of your employment on teaching tasks.
Salary and benefits (such as a pension scheme, paid pregnancy and maternity leave, partially paid parental leave) in accordance with the _Collective Labour Agreement_ for Dutch Universities, scale P (min. €2,770 max. €3,539).
A yearend bonus of 8.3% and annual vacation pay of 8%.
Highquality training programs and other support to grow into a selfaware, autonomous scientific researcher. At TU/e we challenge you to take charge of your own learning process.
An excellent technical infrastructure, oncampus children's day care and sports facilities.
An allowance for commuting, working from home and internet costs.

About us

Eindhoven University of Technology is an internationally top-ranking university in the Netherlands that combines scientific curiosity with a hands-on attitude.

Our spirit of collaboration translates into an open culture and a top-five position in collaborating with advanced industries. Fundamental knowledge enables us to design solutions for the highly complex problems of today and tomorrow.

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Application
- a letter of motivation (max 1 page)
- a detailed curriculum vitae,
- transcripts of BSc and MSc degrees (with grades),
- and contact information of two referees.