PhD Scholarship: Block Copolymers: Explore the fascinating world of material science with a funded PhD opportunity at the Technical University of Munich. Dive into the realm of amphiphilic self-assembly and investigate the unique properties of noninvasive orthogonal switchable block copolymers. Join a dynamic research team at the Chair of Functional Materials and contribute to cutting-edge advancements in the field.
PhD Scholarship Opportunity: Amphiphilic Self-Assembly of Orthogonal Switchable Block Copolymers
Summary Table:
| Study Area | Material Science |
|---|---|
| Location | Technical University of Munich, Germany |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Salary | 1/2 TVL E13 |
| Application Deadline | [Insert Deadline Date] |
Study Area: Material Science
Location: Technical University of Munich, Germany
Eligibility/Qualification: We are seeking a highly motivated PhD student to join our research project on “Amphiphilic Self-Assembly of Completely Noninvasive Orthogonal Switchable Block Copolymers.” Applicants should hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in Physics, Chemistry, Materials Science, or a related field. Strong background knowledge in polymer science, spectroscopy, and scattering methods is desirable. Proficiency in English is required.
Description: The project delves into the induced self-organization of amphiphilic block copolymers, where the hydrophilic or hydrophobic character of each block can be reversibly controlled independently through noninvasive stimuli such as temperature change or UV-light irradiation. The successful candidate will collaborate closely with interdisciplinary teams to synthesize new diblock copolymers and study their structure formation and switching behavior in thin films. Cutting-edge spectroscopic and scattering methods will be employed to analyze structural changes and phase transitions, with a focus on neutron scattering experiments at the Munich neutron source FRMII.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit a CV, academic transcripts, a letter of motivation outlining research interests and relevant experience, and contact information for two academic referees to Prof. Peter Müller-Buschbaum via email at muellerb@ph.tum.de.
Last Date: Until position filled
For more information, visit the Chair of Functional Materials website at https://www.groups.ph.tum.de/en/functmat/about-us/ or contact Prof. Dr. P. Müller-Buschbaum at the following address: Physics Department, LS Functional Materials, Technical University of Munich, 85748 Garching, Germany. Tel: +49 89 289 12451.
