Two PhD Positions in Biomechanics, Graz University of Technology, Austria

 Two PhD positions (each for 4 years, to fill this year)

1. Computational Biomechanics (modeling and simulation) of biomechanical systems from the cellular to the tissue level; implementation of algorithms and material models into finite element codes such as FEAP
2. Experimental Biomechanics; mechanical/optical investigations of soft biological tissues at the macro and microscopic level

Payment: the monthly minimum gross salary for this employment is EUR 2,562.00 (14x per year)

Candidates should submit the following as a single PDF file to Professor
Holzapfel via e-mail (submissions are requested by October 1, 2013):

• Cover letter including a description of
  - Research interests
  - Why you feel qualified for this position
  - How this position will contribute to long term career plans
• CV including contact information for references

Contact:
Gerhard A. Holzapfel, PhD
Graz University of Technology
Institute of Biomechanics
Center of Biomedical Engineering
Kronesgasse 5-I
8010 Graz, Austria

E-Mail: holzapfel@tugraz.at
Website: www.biomech.tugraz.at
Phone: +43 316 873 1625