Phd in Mechanics of Soft and Biological Matter Laboratory

vor 1 Woche

Lausanne, Schweiz emploi.epfl.ch Vollzeit

**Mission**
- We are offering a challenging position as a full-time (100%) PhD Student at the Institute of Mechanical Engineering at EPFL, Lausanne. Our Lab endeavours to study problems broadly in the field of biomechanics, biophysics and soft condensed matter physics. Our work encompasses a wide range of research questions, including but not limited to the following:

- Embryonic development
- Tissue morphogenesis
- Structures and mechanics of soft materials
- Inherent structures of amorphous materials
- Non-equilibrium dynamics of active matter
- You will be working on the theoretical modelling of living multicellular systems, including embryonic tissues and bacteria aggregates. Our work involves developing a general theoretical framework, taking into account key features at cellular and subcellular scales to understand emergent properties at tissue scale. We investigate how multicellular systems actively regulate their cellular and subcellular properties to achieve desired structures, emergent dynamics and mechanical states, including phase transition behaviours that play a crucial role in embryonic development and tissue morphogenesis.

**Main duties and responsibilities**
- As a PhD Student, you will be expected to:

- Have full responsibility for your own dissertation
- Research in close collaboration with industry partners
- Experiment design and execution
- Analyse and interpret experimental results
- Write scientific articles for publication in peer-reviewed journals
- Present at international conferences
- Participate in education and supervise student projects

**Profile**
- A MSc degree in the fields of Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Applied Mathematics, Physics, Applied Physics, or Biology
- Demonstrated excellence and previous research experience in analytic modelling, numerical methods
- Strong background in Mathematics, Physics and Mechanics
- Previous simulation experiences on discrete element modelling are preferred
- Excellent communication skills in English (both written and spoken)
- A self-driven individual with an open mind and a willingness to explore new fields

**We offer**
- 4 years to complete your PhD with a competitive remuneration
- You will be part of the doctoral programme mechanics or physics
- An opportunity to develop a scientific career in the mechanics of soft and biological matter
- A world-class research and training environment with access to state-of-the-art research facilities
- A multi-cultural and stimulating work environment
- A 1-year fixed-term contract (CDD), renewable for 4 years

**Informations**

Please check this page for additional information on admission.
- Motivation Letter
- Detailed CV
- Contact information
- Name and contact information of 3 references willing to write a recommendation letter
- Contract Start Date : September 1st, but earlier is possible
- Activity Rate Min : 100%
- Contract Type : CDD
- Duration : 1 year, renewable
- Reference : 1454

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