项目介绍

2024年4月24日

Function

Are you a biologist interested in architecture, design, and engineering? Or an engineer or designer interested in biology? Would you like to contribute to the design of sustainable construction materials? And collaborate within an international consortium of architects, materials and textiles scientists, and engineers to help translate bio-inspired knowledge to the development of modular walls for construction? Then you might be the PhD candidate we are looking for!

Information about the project
As a PhD candidate, you will use various techniques to investigate fiber-reinforced structures in nature, including additive manufacturing, computer simulations, materials testing, and characterization of 3D structures using tomographic techniques. You will also work with architects, designers, and engineers to develop biomimetic models of fiber-reinforced structures in order to help develop next-generation construction materials and further understand the functional morphology of organisms and natural systems.

This study is part of an international project funded by the European Innovation Council (EIC) that aims to develop bio-inspired and sustainable construction materials, led by a Vienna-based architect, and in collaboration with international experts in materials science, textiles, design, and engineering and companies at the leading edge of technological development. At the Experimental Zoology Group in Wageningen University (WU), you will have access to state-of-the-art computational infrastructure and experimental facilities for fabrication and testing. Facilities at our collaborators include various custom additive manufacturing equipment (including textiles) and industrial testing platforms.

You will work here
The research is embedded within the chair Experimental Zoology, and member of the Biomechanics and Biomimetics team, which is led by Prof. Florian Muijres. You will be co-supervised by Dr. Guillermo Amador.

Function Requirements

For this interdisciplinary project, we are looking for a highly motivated and skilled PhD candidate with a recent university MSc degree (or equivalent) in engineering, biology, and/or industrial design. Specific requirements are:

• strong analytical skills and innovative attitude;
• previous experience with finite element simulations and/or rapid prototyping;
• good programming and image analysis skills (e.g., Python, MeVisLab, Blender);
• a clear affinity for the field of (bio)mechanics;
• a team player with excellent communication skills;
• proficiency in English (both oral and written).

For this position your command of the English language is expected to be at C1 level. Sometimes it is necessary to submit an internationally recognised Certificate of Proficiency in the English Language. More information can be found here

Contactinformation

For more information about this position, please contact Dr Guillermo J Amador, assistant professor, via telephone +31 317 482749 or by e-mail guillermo.amador@wur.nl

For more information about the procedure, please contact Noorien Abbas, corporate recruiter by email: vacaturemeldingen.psg@wur.nl