In 2020 the 26th Congress of ESB will be held in Milan, Italy. The congress will take place at the Politecnico di Milano from 12 – 15 July 2020.
For additional information see esbiomech2020.org
We look forward to seeing you in Milan!
VPHi-ESB webinar about “HIGH-THROUGHPUT MULTICELLULAR SIMULATION STUDIES WITH PHYSICELL”
The ESB endorses and co-organise this webinar of the VPHi Keynote Webinar Series will take place on 24 January 2020 at 16 CET featuring Prof Paul Macklin from Indiana University.
Abstract
Multicellular systems are complex, multiscale dynamical systems where cells interact with one another and their environment physically and chemically. To investigate these systems, at Indiana University they developed open source software including BioFVM for biological diffusion and PhysiCell: an agent-based model platform. Prof Macklin will introduce PhysiCell in a variety of problems in cancer, immunotherapy, and engineered multicellular systems. He will also show his plans for a growing, sustainable open source community and software ecosystem, including training materials, automated GUI generation for cloud-hosted models, visualization, extension with molecular-scale models, and more. Finally Prof Macklin will shows how machine learning and high performance computing (HPC) can enhance our investigations to allow high-throughput biological hypothesis testing.
Prof Paul Macklin
Paul Macklin is a mathematician, Associate Professor, and Director of Undergraduate studies in the recently-established Department of Intelligent Systems Engineering at Indiana University. He works with biologists, modelers, and clinicians to develop and validate sophisticated 3D computer models of cancer and other multicellular systems, using the open source PhysiCell platform developed by his lab. He also works with the National Cancer Institute and the Department of Energy to co-lead a national initiative to create digital twins for the future of personalized predictive cancer medicine.
Registration link: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7839011435273490188
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Professor in Computational Biomechanics – University of Sheffield, UK
Closing date: 07/01/2020
Employer: The University of Sheffield (Department of Mechanical Engineering)
Location: Sheffield
Description
Salary: A competitive salary will be offered in line with the University of Sheffield’s Professorial Pay Scheme: www.sheffield.ac.uk/hr/thedeal/professorial/structure
The University of Sheffield is looking to expand its vibrant Mechanical Engineering community through recruitment to a number of academic positions. They are looking for individuals who will contribute to maintaining a welcoming, inclusive, diverse and inspiring environment for students and whose expertise will complement and enhance our existing research capabilities.
A key part of this role will be developing and supporting staff and students at earlier stages of their careers, meaning we are looking for individuals with a passion for leadership and people development.
You will have a clear idea of your research vision, how this builds upon our current departmental portfolio, and the ways in which it may influence our future direction.
You will be equally passionate about teaching, with a willingness and enthusiasm for accepting and implementing new approaches in this area.
Mechanical Engineering has been a major discipline in the University of Sheffield since its foundation in 1905 and is a thriving department within the University’s Faculty of Engineering. We are one of the UK’s leading departments of Mechanical Engineering, and are home to over 1000 students (Undergraduate, Postgraduate Taught and Postgraduate Research), over 60 academic staff. The year 2020 is an exciting time for you to join our department, as we shall be moving into our new £50m home – the Engineering Heartspace!
The Insigneo Institute for in silico Medicine is known for its cutting-edge research in the development of biomechanics methods for neuro-musculo-skeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, or urinary pathologies. Insigneo is the largest European research institute dedicated to Computational Medicine, with the aims to realise the scientific ambition behind the Virtual Physiological Human, producing a transformational impact on healthcare. Insigneo performs innovative research in areas of fundamental and applied biomedical modelling, imaging, and informatics.
You will be an internationally renowned academic or senior industrial technologist with experience of delivering high-quality research in Computational Biomechanics. You will have a good first degree and a PhD in a relevant discipline. You will be able to provide effective leadership and you will have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, and experience of developing and delivering high-quality teaching at a variety of levels. Based here in the department you will continue to develop your own academic career, contributing strongly in teaching, research and scholarship that is recognised internationally for its originality, significance and rigour.
Find out more about working in the Department of Mechanical Engineering: https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/mecheng/…k-with-us-2019
How to apply?
To apply visit our job pages (https://www.sheffield.ac.uk/jobs) and search for vacancy number: UOS024690.
Contact details
If you would like to talk to someone informally about this job and the recruiting Department, please contact our Head of Department, Professor Neil Sims n.sims@sheffield.ac.uk
If you have any administration queries and details regarding the application process, contact Julie Fryer j.e.fryer@sheffield.ac.uk
If you would like an informal tour of our facilities prior to the formal interview process, please contact our Department Technical Manager: Phillip Pickstock p.pickstock@sheffield.ac.uk
For more information or queries regarding the areas we are looking to recruit to please contact Professor Claudia Mazzà c.mazza@sheffield.ac.uk.
PhD position at the University of Zaragoza
Position and project
The Biomedical Signal Interpretation and Computational Simulation group at the University of Zaragoza (Spain) seeks a PhD Student to work on the interface between Cardiac Electromechanical Modeling and Artificial Intelligence in the context of ischemic heart disease.
The position is part of the BRAV∃ project funded by Horizon 2020 programme of the European Commission. BRAV∃ aims at providing a lasting functional support to injured hearts through the fabrication of personalized tissue engineering-based biological ventricular assist devices (BioVADs). This ambitious project will combine multimodal deep cardiac phenotyping, advanced computational modeling and biomechanical analysis in a large animal model of disease to create a personalized 3D printable design.
The candidate will work on developing deep-learning neural networks trained on simulated data from large-scale physics-based electromechanical swine models, which is expected to allow obtaining simulated electromechanical data in an efficient way while maintaining accuracy as high as possible. The proposed multidisciplinary approach ultimately aims at contributing to shed light into the interaction between BioVADs and recipient hearts.
Qualifications
Candidates must hold an MSc in Engineering, Mathematics or Physics or similar discipline.
Expertise in computational modeling and/or signal processing is recommended. Strong oral and written communication skills in English are a must. Experience in Python and/or C++ programming is preferred. Previous experience with numerical methods for solving PDEs (e.g. Finite Element Method, Meshless Methods), Artificial Intelligence (e.g., neural networks) and CUDA programming is considered a plus.
The I3A Institute at University of Zaragoza
The Aragon Institute of Engineering Research (I3A), within the University of Zaragoza, comprises more than 500 researchers and a vibrant environment for multidisciplinary research.
Every year I3A participates in more than 300 research projects funded with over 10 M€ and more than 200 contracts with industry with 5 M€ turnover. Around 50 PhD theses supervised by I3A members are defended and nearly 300 papers are published in JCR journals every year. The Biomedical Signal Interpretation and Computational Simulation group at I3A, University of Zaragoza, is a leading expert in the development of signal processing tools to aid in the diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of cardiovascular diseases and conditions. This expertise is combined with modeling and simulation of cardiac electrophysiology to investigate causes and consequences of the phenomena observed from the processed signals.
Application
For additional information about the position, please contact Dr. Esther Pueyo
(epueyo@unizar.es) or Dr. Konstantinos Mountris (kmountris@unizar.es).
PhD position at university of Portsmouth
STRAIN MEASUREMENT IN SOFT TISSUES AND BIOMATERIALS USING HIGH-RESOLUTION X-RAY COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY (XCT) AND DIGITAL VOLUME CORRELATION (DVC)
Closing date: 23 February 2020
Applications are invited for a fully-funded 3-year PhD to commence in October 2020.
The PhD will be based in the School of Mechanical and Design Engineering, Faculty of Technology and will be supervised by Dr Gianluca Tozzi, Dr John Chiverton and Professor Gordon Blunn.
This PhD studentship is one of six PhD studentships funded by the University of Portsmouth in the area of biomaterials and bioengineering. These studentships will support the University’s strategic plan engaging with clinicians working in Portsmouth Hospital Trust to solve real-life medical problems. The successful applicants would be part of a cross-faculty research cluster in medical technologies.
This programme of research involves several Schools based in the Faculty of Science and Health and the Faculty of Technology. The vision of the cluster is to train a cohort of PhD students who contribute to the academic environment, some of whom would be expected to develop academic careers in this expanding area whilst others would be employed in the growing international medical technologies industry.
Training would be enhanced by extended visits to other institutions involved in similar research and by visits to hospitals to meet with clinicians involved in the research projects.
The scholarship covers tuition fees and an annual maintenance grant of £15,009 (UKRI 2019/20 rate) for three years. Scholarship recipients will also receive up to £3,000 for research project costs/consumables during the duration of the programme.
The work on this project will involve:
- Advances in X-ray computed tomography (XCT) to visualise and quantify morphology in musculoskeletal soft tissues and biomaterials.
- In situ XCT mechanical testing and digital volume correlation (DVC) to evaluate full-field strain distribution in soft tissues and biomaterials when incremental physiological loading is applied.
Musculoskeletal disorders (i.e. osteoarthritis – OA and post-traumatic osteoarthritis – PTOA) have a huge impact on society. In particular, those conditions affect soft tissues such as articular cartilage deterioration and ligament/tendon injury, where the need of understanding their morphology and mechanics is of paramount importance to design new biomaterials and treatments.
High-resolution X-ray computed tomography (XCT) offers accurate resolution to visualise and quantify morphology in mineralised tissues such as bone. XCT setups are typically limited to bone tissue imaging due to weak absorption of soft tissues (i.e. cartilage, ligaments). Therefore, they are very difficult to image with sufficient contrast. This project will provide fundamental advances in XCT-based imaging of soft tissues such as ligaments, cartilage and 3D printed or electrospun tissue replacements.
The project will benefit from state-of-the-art XCT facilities and dedicated software available at the Zeiss Global Centre (ZGC, SMDE, UoP), which will provide unique phase-contrast/retrieval capability and in situ mechanical rigs to image and mechanically evaluate soft materials, without the need of elaborated staining procedures.
The project will play a strategic role in the development of imaging technology at the ZGC, and help the centre to retain its national and international reputation in the evaluation of biological tissues and biomaterials (i.e. DVC) for Bioengineering.
How to apply
We’d encourage you to contact Dr Gianluca Tozzi at gianluca.tozzi@port.ac.uk to discuss your interest before you apply, quoting the project code.
When you are ready to apply, you can use our online application form. Make sure you submit a personal statement, proof of your degrees and grades, details of two referees, proof of your English language proficiency and an up-to-date CV.
Our ‘How to Apply’ page offers further guidance on the PhD application process.
If you want to be considered for this funded PhD opportunity you must quote the project code SMDE5070120 when applying.
Bone Mechanics and Tissue Engineering Workshop in Zaragoza
We are pleased to present you the Workshop “Bone Mechanics and Tissue
Engineering” that will be held the 6-7th February 2020 in Zaragoza
(Spain) (http://curabone.unizar.es/)
Where:
Edificio Paraninfo, University of Zaragoza (Spain)
Who:
• Scott Hollister – Georgia Institute of Technology and Emory
University (USA)
• Gwendolene Reilly – The University of Sheffield (UK)
• Bert van Rietbergen – Eindhoven University of Technology (NL)
• Michael Skipper Andersen- Aalborg University (DK)
• José Manuel García Aznar – University of Zaragoza (ES)
Registration form:
The workshop is free. But you need to register before 15th January 2020.
Limited places.
Lunches are not included, only the workshop materials.
Dra. MªAngeles Pérez Ansón
Associate Professor of Structural Mechanics (Profesora de M.M.C. y T.E.)
Mechanical Engineering Dept. (Depto. Ingeniería Mecánica)
Escuela de Ingeniería y Arquitectura (EINA)
Aragón Institute of Engineering Research (I3A)
University of Zaragoza (Universidad de Zaragoza)
PhD scholarship @Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona
PhD Project D-Risc:
Multiscale modelling & data mining for intervertebral disc degeneration
risk prediction
(Pompeu Fabra
University, Barcelona, Spain)
GRANT PROGRAMME: “LA CAIXA” DOCTORATE INPHINIT
35 PhD fellowships for early-stage researchers of any nationality to pursue their PhD studies in research centres accredited with the Spanish Seal of Excellence Severo Ochoa, María de Maeztu or Health Institute Carlos III. This frame is addressed exclusively to PhD research projects on STEM disciplines: life sciences and health, experimental sciences, physics, chemistry and mathematics.
POSITION: “D-Risc: Multiscale modelling & data mining for intervertebral disc degeneration risk prediction“
Area and discipline: please choose 1 from the following list:
Area of knowledge
Physical Sciences, Mathematics and Engineering
Group of disciplines
Telecommunications, Electronics, Robotics,
Biomedical Engineering, Automation Engineering, ICT
Discipline
Biomedical Engineering, ICT
Research project / Research Group description:
Research project and main focus of the research line of the research group in which the fellow would join
D-Risc aims to reveal critical interplays of crucial stimuli within the intervertebral disc (IVD) that might lead to IVD degeneration, based on morphological and physiological parameters. Different models at the organ, tissue and cellular levels will be used. Specifically, the project will combine multi-physics finite element models at the organ and tissue levels with agent-based and network models at the cell and molecular levels, to simulate the local regulation of IVD cells in multifactorial physical and biochemical micro-environments. Simulation results will be mined with patient-specific morphological, physical activity and life-style data. Depending on the identified multiscale paths that can lead to degeneration-related cell activity (i.e. catabolic shift of cell activity), personalised recommendations for prevention- and optimised conservative treatments will be established.
D-Risc will exploit the competencies of the Biomechanics and Mechanobiology (BMMB – http://biomech.es) lab of the BCN MedTech research unit at the Department of Information and Communication Technologies (DTIC) of the Universitat Pompeu Fabra (UPF), Barcelona. The project will be additionally implemented in cooperation with the medical image analysis and machine learning areas of BCN MedTech (http://bcn-medtech.upf.edu/).
UPF was established in 1990 as a public university with strong dedication to excellence in research and teaching. It is the 1st Spanish university in the world Top 200 (THE2020), the 11th (ranked 5th in Europe and 1st in Spain) under 50 years (THE18). It also ranked 5th in Europe and 1st in Spain (U-Multirank 2018) in teaching and research performance (U-Ranking, BBVA Foundation & Ivie, 2018), quality output (excellence rate), normalized impact and percentage of collaborative papers with foreign institutions. UPF is full member of the Big Data Value Association (BDVA). DTIC has since its creation emphasized scientific excellence and internationalisation as core aspects of its activities. It has an important track record of active participation in EU projects (a total of 66 FP7 projects and 10 other projects in non-FP7 program such as CIP, Ambient Assisted Living and the Lifelong Learning Program, and, up to now 44 H2020 projects). It is the Spanish university department with the largest number of ERC grants (9 FP7 and 9 H2020) and is part of the FET Flagship initiative “The Human Brain Project”. DTIC has been awarded the “María de Maeztu” excellence by the Spanish government for the quality and relevance of its pioneering scientific research.
BCN MedTech is the Barcelona Centre for New Medical Technologies at UPF. It focusses on biomedical integrative research, including mathematical and computational models, algorithms and systems for computer-aided diagnosis and treatment, and the translation thereof into relevant clinical problems and industrial products. It has a team of 60 full time researchers working on medical image and signal processing, computational simulation, computer-assisted surgery and biomedical electronics. Within BCN MedTech, the BMMB lab combines mechanistic and stochastic theoretical modelling with computational methods in biology and physics, to rationally explore the complex multiscale interactions between tissue multiphysics and biological processes, and to understand the bottom-up regulation of the functional biomechanics of organs in health and disease. The specific targets are cartilaginous (rheumatic disorders), bone (osteoporosis), arterial (atherosclerosis) and lung (emphysema) tissues. The project will combine this expertise with computational anatomy and manifold learning techniques for patient stratification, from the BCN MedTech medical image analysis and machine learning areas.
Job position description: role, responsibilities and skills required within the project/group.
D-Risc capitalizes on previous research at BCN MedTech, to assess the risk of disc degeneration (DD). Patient-specific IVD finite element (FE) models will be coupled to agent-based (AB)/network cell models, to predict catabolic shifts of cell activity in function of morphological, metabolic and mechanical factors. According to subsequent machine learning analyses, specific combination of factors will be identified as possible risks for DD.
Low back pain (LBP) affects up to 85% of people at some point in life. It is strongly related to DD, with phenotypes that cannot be explained solely by genetic factors as they also depend on mechanical loads.
In vivo or in-vitro studies investigated DD at the cell and tissue levels, but they are costly and limited in terms of parameterization, effective number of measurements and long-term observations. In contrast, computational modelling allows testing different boundary conditions (mechanical, biochemical, …) and numerous theoretical hypotheses over long timescales, at a relatively limited cost.
Coupled to personalized organ models, multiscale models and simulations can indicate common patterns in specific groups of IVD, as well as critical combinations of cell stimuli and the effects thereof on DD observable features. In particular, the mining of model inputs together with simulated data can reveal such patterns and combinations.
The successful candidate will join the BCN MedTech team and will be co-supervised by faculties, experts in computational multiscale modelling and machine learning. (S)He will systematically analyze the 3D anatomy of 500 patient-specific IVD FE models, available at UPF, to define relevant groups of FE /AB multiscale simulations. Then, (s)he will use machine learning algorithms to build correlation models among personalized model inputs and predicted cell activity, to create a DD risk score model.
D-Risc will involve key collaborations with population cohort infrastructures in UK and Finland.
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR & CONTACT AT HOST
Dr Jérôme Noailly
Contact: jerome.noailly@upf.edu
Barcelona Centre for New Medical Technologies (BCN MedTech)
Department of Information and Communication Technologies
Universitat Pompeu Fabra, Barcelona, Spain
ADDITIONAL INFO
Press articles related with the work of the BCN MedTech BMMB team in disc degeneration:
- https://www.abc.es/salud/noticias/20120111/abci-nuevo-paso-para-regeneracion-201312040842.html
- https://www.bbc.com/news/health-14403201
- https://ec.europa.eu/digital-single-market/en/news/lower-back-pain-your-spine-can-be-virtualised-better-treatment
- https://www.upf.edu/es/recercaupf/-/asset_publisher/RVNxhLpxnc9g/content/id/216223628/maximized#.XNrNJ5MzbOQ
- http://sabadellinforma.com/2018/10/avencos-en-el-paper-de-les-plaques-terminals-cartilaginoses-en-la-degeneracio-del-disc-intervertebral/
- http://biotech-spain.com/es/articles/algunas-lesiones-microsc-picas-en-los-discos-intervertebrales-podr-an-explicarse-a-trav-s-del-estr-s-nutricional-cr-nico/
CONTRACT CONDITIONS & ELEGIBILITY
The maximum total payment amount will be €122,592, as broken down below:
- Three annual payments of €34,800 each one. Where applicable, the amounts corresponding to the Social Security contributions payable by the employer (in this case, the host institution), as well as any other compulsory fee, whether current or that may be provided for in a future legal framework, will be deducted from the yearly gross amount of €34,800 to be received by the fellow.
- €3,564 per year, as an additional amount for conferences, courses, research stays, consumables, equipment, charges for the use of intellectual property, etc. This additional amount will be managed by the centre for the benefit of the fellow and must be justified separately.
- ”la Caixa” Banking Foundation will award a prize of €7,500, which will be paid in the fourth year, should the fellow be able to deposit their thesis within 6 months after the third year of their fellowship has ended.
- ”la Caixa” Banking Foundation will sign an agreement with the host institution, which will receive the fellowship payment directly. This must be wholly allocated to cover the amounts arising from Social Security contributions and other required corporate expenses payable by the employer, where applicable, as well as the fellow’s gross stipend and the additional amount.
Eligibility:
- Experience: At the call deadline, applicants must be in the first four years (full-time equivalent research experience) of their research careers and not yet have been awarded a doctoral degree.
- Studies pursued: At the
time of recruitment, candidates must comply with one of the following options:
- To have completed the studies that lead to an official university degree adapted to the European Higher Education Area awarding 300 ECTS credits, of which at least 60 ECTS credits must correspond to master level.
- To have completed a degree in a university not adapted to the European Higher Education Area that gives access to doctoral studies. The verification of an equivalent level of studies to the ones mentioned above will be made by the university when the admission procedure starts.
- Geographic mobility: For candidates applying to Spanish centres or units: Candidates must not have resided or have carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Spain for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the call deadline.
- Level of English: Candidates must have a demonstrable level of English (B2 or higher).
APPLICATION & DEADLINES
How to apply: https://obrasociallacaixa.org/en/investigacion-y-becas/becas-de-la-caixa/doctorado-inphinit/incoming
Deadline: 4 February 2020
Important dates:
18 February 2020 – Deadline for submitting the language certificate.
16 April 2020 – Notification of the shortlist results.
27 and 28 May 2020 – Face-to-face interviews in Barcelona.
2 June 2020 – Publication of the final list of selected candidates.
From 2 to 30 June 2020 – Matching research centre – fellow.
Two PhD Positions at The City College of New York
The Laboratory of Dr.
Alessandra Carriero in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at The City
College of New York, is offering two PhD Positions in the field of Bone
Multiscale Mechanics and Mechanobiology, and Hearing Biomechanics.
Dr. Carriero’s research focuses on providing a comprehensive understanding of bone mechanics and adaptation
in healthy, aging and disease so to aid in the development of new treatment
strategies for bone frailty and deformities, and hearing loss. Dr. Carriero’s lab uses mechanical
engineering methods, material science approaches, high-resolution imaging,
clinical data and biological analysis to reveal how mechanical forces influence
bone growth, maintenance and function. Bone fragility is very
common but yet not well understood. Understanding
the mechanisms of bone failure and hearing loss in frailty has potential to
make a significant positive impact on the quality of life of people worldwide,
while delivering economic benefits to our society.
Position 1: This research will reveal the contribution of bone composition and structure to mechanical properties of bone along its multiscale hierarchy and specifically on its fracture toughness. The specific aims of this PhD project are to 1) investigate the fracture toughness properties of bone using high-resolution imaging acquisition and analysis for bone composition and structure while simultaneously fracturing bone in healthy, disease and treated bone; (2) assess local bone measurements with biomarkers and compare these to the structure/composition and mechanics of bone; (3) develop new multiscale modeling approaches to evaluate fracture resistance in brittle bones and treatments.
Position 2: This research will
contribute to understanding of hearing loss in osteogenesis imperfecta (or
brittle bone disease). The specific aims of this PhD project are to 1) develop
novel high-resolution imaging acquisition analysis for cochlea micromechanics;
(2) assess bone and soft tissue structure, composition and mechanics in mouse
ears; (3) develop modeling approaches to evaluate cochlea mechanics in healthy,
disease and treated conditions.
Both positions will be based at The City College of New York, where the students will be enrolled in the Doctorate Program in Biomedical Engineering, and research will be conducted in collaboration with other institutions in US and UK, particularly Hospital for Special Surgery, Northwestern University, Imperial College and the Diamond Light Source.
The successful candidate holds
or will soon receive a Master’s or an equivalent Degree in Biomedical
Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, Materials Science or Mathematics.
A high motivation to work in a pioneering research environment at the interface
between engineering, science and medicine is essential as well as the
enthusiasm to work in an international and multidisciplinary team. Availability
to travel internationally and work with animals is required. Good knowledge of
English (oral and written) is essential. Experience in one or more of the
following is desirable: biomedical research, mechanical testing, experimental
testing of bone, imaging acquisition, imaging processing, computational
modeling techniques.
We look forward to receiving
your application including a motivation letter, CV, university transcripts
and names and contact details of three references. Applications must be
submitted to Dr. Carriero at acarriero@ccny.cuny.edu. The
positions are available immediately
and will last until filled.
For further information about the positions, please contact Dr.
Alessandra Carriero at
acarriero@ccny.cuny.edu.
Marie Sklodowska-Curie PhD Position
Marie Curie PhD position in the EU ETN: Skin Tissue Integrity under Shear (STINTS)
Applications are invited for an Early Stage Researcher position in the Musculoskeletal Biomechanics Laboratory of the Department of Biomedical Engineering at the Faculty of Engineering of Tel Aviv University (TAU), Israel.
The topic of the PhD is the development and implementation of multiscale/multiphysics soft tissue models in non-diabetic and diabetic/obese persons, in the context of the individual risk for pressure ulcers or diabetic foot ulcers.
Other institutions in the STINTS network include Eindhoven University of Technology (Prof. Cees Oomens) and Université Grenoble Alpes (Prof. Yohan Payan): https://cordis.europa.eu/project/rcn/218412/factsheet/es
The link to the advertisement for this position with further details about TAU, the STINTS European Training Network (ETN), and personal requirements/eligibility criteria can be found here: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/378983
Informal enquiries are encouraged and should be directed to: Prof. Amit Gefen (gefen@tauex.tau.ac.il)
Closing date for applications: 8th November 2019. The position is available now, with a start date expected to be as soon as is practical.
POSTDOCTORAL FELLOW in PARIS
Project information:
The “Birdsong for Human(e) voices” project is funded by the CRI and is led by Dr. Pauline Provini. More information on the project: https://projects.cri-paris.org/projects/tY6OqgWS/summary
Job Description Summary:
We are searching for a highly motivated, independent, multidisciplinary postdoctoral researcher to be part of a team focusing on understanding the biomechanics of birdsong. The postdoctoral researcher will play a substantive role in planning and conducting research by using quantitative modelling methods. In close collaboration with the Principal Investigator, the postdoctoral researcher will
- Participate to the collection of experimental data (multiple X-ray and light high-speed videos, Particle Image Velocimetry data, acoustic data, etc.) of different species of birds during vocalization.
- Fluid dynamics analysis (CFD model) of bird vocalization.
- Aero-acoustic modelling of birdsong based on experimental data collected by the team.
- Draft and publish scientific papers derived from the data.
- Attend annual scientific meetings to present research derived from the project research.
- Actively participate to meetings, seminars, and CRI life in general.
Minimum Qualifications:
PhD qualification with relevant research experience in biomechanics (e.g. engineering, modelling) or a closely related field.
Additional positive qualifications:
Specific expertise in one or more of the targeted experimental techniques (PIV, XROMM, and acoustic recordings), experience with live animals, and knowledge of the functional morphology of vertebrates are considered as additional positive elements for the candidate. An interdisciplinary background is highly appreciated.
Typical Hiring Range: Full-Time job ±2200 Euro/month (net) according to the INSERM salary scale.
Location: Centre de Recherche Interdisciplinaire, 8bis Rue Charles V, 75004 Paris France.
Institution information:
The Center for Research and Interdisciplinarity (CRI) experiments and spreads new ways of learning, teaching, conducting research and mobilizing collective intelligence in life, learning and digital sciences. The CRI promotes scientists who thrive in dynamic environments, are inspired and motivated by daily interactions with diverse peers, work best in teams and comfortably mix disciplines, rearranging, straddling field boundaries and wish to explore uncharted domains.
Job Open/Close Date: Fall 2020/ Summer 2022.
Required Documents
To apply for the position, please send the following documents to Pauline.provini@cri-paris.org:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Cover letter summarizing research interests, professional experience, and career goals.
- Names and Contact Information for References
Please have 2 recommendations forwarded directly to Dr. Pauline Provini email address by those individuals providing the references. These should not come from the applicant.
Review of applications will begin on September 15th and continue until the position is filled.
Research Assistant m/f (30 h) Project PrintMyBone @ KL Krems, Austria
The Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences (KL) offers a research position for three year (starting Dec. 2019) in the Department of Anatomy and Biomechanics (Division Biomechanics, Head: Univ.-Prof. Dieter Pahr):
Your responsibilities:
- Participation in the research project “PrintMyBone – 3D printing of artificial bones from clinical CT data”.
- In particular: use of FDM and SLA printing processes, extension of these printing processes (keywords: “composite materials” and “non-planar slicing”) as well as characterization of 3D printed parts (mechanical testing, micro-CT imaging). The goal is to create 3D printed structures that mimic the mechanical properties of human bones and can be used for precise, repeatable tests for the development of medical devices or for training purposes.
- Submission of research applications, participation in third-party funded projects
- Supervision of students and participation in teaching
Your profile:
- Master degree in biomedical engineering, mechanical or civil engineering, technical physics, material sciences or similar fields
- handicraft skills and enjoyment of manual laboratory work
- Basic knowledge of image processing and programming
- Interest in 3D printing and scientific work
- Reliable and independent way of working
- Friendly and team oriented personality
Your Perspektive:
You can expect a challenging job in a highly motivated team with the possibility to achieve the academic degree of a PhD (Dr. techn.)
People with disabilities who meet the required qualification criteria are expressly invited to apply and are given special consideration. The minimum classification is € 2,100 gross per month.
Applications should include a motivation letter, curriculum vitae, and credentials and should be mailed by 17 of November 2019 to Ms. Christina Schwaiger of the Karl Landsteiner University of Health Sciences, Dr.-Karl-Dorrek-Straße 30, 3500 Krems, Austria (bewerbung@kl.ac.at).
