The Material and Process Simulation group at the University of Bayreuth is offering

1 Post-Doc / PhD student Position (m/f)

Simulation and numerical modelling of soft matter nano-composites

Composite materials with nanoparticles in a polymer matrix show material properties that are substantially superior to homogenous materials. In the project Simulation and phase field calculations of structure formation in nanoparticle systems we use phase field and molecular dynamics simulations for studying structure formation in nanoparticle/polymer composite materials. In particular, we are interested in nanoplatelets in the flow field of a polymer melt and nanoparticles with spherical polymer brushes in a polymer blend. The total duration of the project will be four years. The project will be carried out in close collaboration with our partner groups who perform the corresponding experiments. The project is supported by the German Research Foundation (Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft, DFG) in the framework of the SFB840. 

The position is financed until May 2017. 

If you are interested in supporting the development of high performance materials and gaining more experience in phase field calculations and multiscale simulation techniques, you are invited to send your application.

We offer a stimulating environment in the field of computer aided materials design, implemented in a top-level research framework. We are a young, dynamic, international team of multidisciplinary scientists, engaged in numerous science and industrial cooperations. We have extensive experience in phase field methods and simulation techniques, covering the whole spectrum from basic concepts of physical modeling over implementation with enhanced supercomputing techniques to industrially relevant questions of simulation-based material design. This involves developing, implementing, and applying models at different scales, such as ab initio, molecular, phase-field, and FEM models.

We are looking for candidates with a PhD or with a masters degree and very good skills in materials simulation. All applicants must have the documented ability to carry out novel research projects. They should have gained fundamental experience in modeling and simulation in physics, chemistry, mathematics, or material science. We appreciate candidates with good skills in, at least, one of the following topics: Materials modeling, phase field theory, molecular dynamics simulations, statistical physics. We especially encourage applications of young scientists. 

The University of Bayreuth supports women in science and especially encourages them to apply. Handicapped applicants will be preferred if they are equally qualified.

The application should include:
- a curriculum vita (indicating publications, grades, activities, date of birth)
- 2/3 reference addresses ( including email address). 

Please submit your email application with the keyword “C5-siml001” as soon as possible to: dr.thomas.gruhn@gmail.com

Prof. Dr.-Ing. Heike Emmerich
PD Dr. Thomas Gruhn

Chair for Material- and Process Simulations (MPS)

University of Bayreuth