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PostDoc position in Biomechanics at Graz University of Technology

Submitted by Gerhard Holzapfel on

A postdoc position as a University Assistant for 6 years, fully employed (40 hours/week), expected commencement of employment: February 1, 2023, at the Institute of Biomechanics, Graz University of Technology, Austria

Acceptance conditions: Completed doctoral study of engineering.

Job description:

·         Independent research in the field of modeling and simulation of soft biological tissues; the aim should be a habilitation

Open Position for a PhD Student in the Field of Artery/Stent Interaction

Submitted by Gerhard Holzapfel on

One position for a PhD Student to perform tests of coronary arteries in interaction with a stent for 3 years; expected start as soon as possible at the Institute of Biomechanics, Graz University of Technology in Austria.

Acceptance conditions: M.Sc. in Physics, (Bio)mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechatronics or related field and experience with desire to pursue a PhD degree. Interest in experimental laboratory work; desire to work in a multidisciplinary, collaborative team environment; fluent English is required.

Open position for a PhD Student to perform experimental tests of aortas and the myocardium

Submitted by Gerhard Holzapfel on

One position for a PhD Student to perform experimental tests of aortas and the myocardium for 3 years; expected start as soon as possible at the Institute of Biomechanics, Graz University of Technology in Austria.

Acceptance conditions: M.Sc. in Physics, (Bio)mechanical Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Mechatronics or related field and experience with desire to pursue a PhD degree. Interest in experimental laboratory work; desire to work in a multidisciplinary, collaborative team environment; fluent English is required.

Biomechanics: Challenges of the Next Decade

Submitted by Gerhard Holzapfel on

Dear colleagues,

We are delighted to announce the international symposium on "Biomechanics: Challenges of the Next Decade" in honor of Gerhard Holzapfel’s 60th birthday. With over 35 invited keynote lectures, the symposium will be held as a two-day in-person event from June 30th to July 1st, 2022 in Graz, Austria.

Invited speakers are announced here: www.isbio-2021.tugraz.at/#speakers

PhD Student in Experimental Biomechanics

Submitted by Gerhard Holzapfel on

One position for a PhD Student in Experimental Biomechanics for 3 years; expected from April 15, 2021 at the Institute of Biomechanics in Graz, Austria.

Acceptance conditions: M.Sc. in (Bio)mechanical Engineering, Electrical engineering, Physics or related field and experience with desire to pursue a PhD degree.

PhD Position in Experimental Biomechanics for a Research Project

Submitted by Gerhard Holzapfel on

One position for a PhD Student in Experimental Biomechanics for 3-4 years; expected from April 1, 2021 at the Institute of Biomechanics in Graz, Austria.

Acceptance conditions:
M.S. in Biomedical Engineering, Experimental Physics, Mechanical or Civil Engineering or related fields and experience, with the desire to pursue a PhD degree.

PhD position in Experimental Biomechanics

Submitted by Gerhard Holzapfel on

One position for a PhD Student in Experimental Biomechanics including image analysis and modeling for 3 years, fully employed; from April 1, 2021 at the Institute of Biomechanics in Graz, Austria.

Acceptance conditions:
M.S. in Biomechanical Engineering, Experimental Physics, Mechanical or Civil Engineering or related field and experience, with the desire to pursue a PhD degree.