Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin - Exzellenzcluster Matters of Activity/The Department of Biomaterials, Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces (MPI-CI) in Potsdam (Golm), Germany
Der Cluster Matters of Activity hat das Ziel, Grundlagen für eine neue Kultur des Materialen zu schaffen. Die zentrale Vision des Projekts ist es, Bilder, Räume und Materialien als aktive Bauformen einer neuen symbolischen und physischen Realität zu entwickeln, in der sich Natur und Kultur in neuartiger Weise verschränken. In diesem Zusammenhang ist die interdisziplinäre Erforschung und Entwicklung von nachhaltigen Prozessen und Strukturen ein zentrales Anliegen in allen Bereichen visuell-materialer Prägung wie Wearables, Werkstofftechnik, Medizintechnik, Logistik, Architektur und Robotik. Mehr als 40 Disziplinen untersuchen systematisch Designstrategien für Materialien und Strukturen, die sich spezifischen Anforderungen und Umgebungen anpassen. Der Cluster setzt auf eine neue Rolle von Gestaltung, die sich vor dem Hintergrund eines wachsenden Reichtums und der stetigen Weiterentwicklung von Materialien und Visualisierungsformen in allen Disziplinen abzeichnet.
Aufgabenbeschreibung:
The accepted candidate will join the Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces in the Biomaterial Department led by Professor Dr.h.c. Peter Fratzl with co-supervision by Professor Dr.-Ing. Karola Dierichs and Dr. Michaela Eder.
The MPI-CI combines scientific excellence with exceptional commitment in the supervision and support of young researchers. The position will be part of the Cluster of Excellence »Matters of Activity« (
https://www.matters-of-activity.de/en/) in the project »Material Form Function« to investigate biomimetic support structures made of biogenic materials which are embedded in local ecosystems, such as forests. These investigations will be carried out using analogue experiments and models as well as digital simulations, such as the finite element method or the discrete element method, and will be closely linked to computational design methods. Experience in the design and implementation of full-scale architectural prototypes is desirable. The work is carried out in close cooperation with an interdisciplinary team of material scientists, designers and cultural scientists.
Erwartete Qualifikationen:
Unser Angebot:
We are looking for a highly motivated PhD student with a background in civil engineering and/or architectural design. E 13 Position From 2023-01-01 Limited Until 2025-12-31
Hinweise zur Bewerbung:
The Max Planck Society strives for gender equality and diversity. We welcome applications from all backgrounds. The Max-Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals. Furthermore, the Max Planck Society seeks to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply.
The candidate CV will be evaluated internally according to the project and the best candidates will be invited for an online interview. After the online interview the interviewed candidates will receive an email with the final decision.
To submit your candidature please send an email to: PhD.MoABiomat [at] mpikg.mpg.de, with subject »PhD_MFF_MoA – [Name, Surname]«, with attached PDF version of your CV, sample of your work and a short cover letter.