PhD Scholarship in Physical Chemistry: Wageningen University & Research is offering a fully funded PhD position in Biomimetic Physical Chemistry. The successful candidate will join the EmBioSys Lab and Biomimetics Lab at Wageningen University, the Netherlands, and will be involved in an interdisciplinary and collaborative project focused on understanding the physicochemical processes underlying gecko and insect adhesion at the microscale and using this knowledge to develop bio-inspired technologies.
Fully Funded PhD Scholarship in Biomimetic Physical Chemistry at Wageningen University
Designation: Fully Funded PhD Scholarship
Research Area: Biomimetic Physical Chemistry, Gecko and Insect Adhesion, Surface-supported Lipid Assemblies, Biomimetic Models, Numerical Modeling
Location: Wageningen University, the Netherlands
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Master’s degree (or equivalent) in biophysics, soft matter, nanotechnology, physical chemistry, biomimetics, mechanical/chemical engineering, or a related field
- Strong affinity for interdisciplinary research
- Prior experience in surface chemistry, microfabrication, atomic force microscopy, interferometry techniques, or programming and coding is a plus
- Capable of working independently and as a team player
- Excellent communication and presentation skills
- Proficiency in English at C1 level
Job Description:
- Microfabricate gecko-inspired structures with surface-supported lipids
- Use atomic force microscopy and spectroscopy, interferometry, and fluorescence microscopy to image and characterize adhesive structures
- Develop analytical and computational models to understand underlying physicochemical processes dictating adhesive and lubricating performance
- Collaborate with roboticists to translate these structures to agricultural and medical robots
- Collaborate with the 4TU Dutch Soft Robotics consortium and the Agricultural Biosystems Engineering group at Wageningen University
- Contribute to the development of bio-inspired adhesives
How to Apply:
Interested candidates can apply directly using the “apply” button on the vacancy page on the Wageningen University & Research website for further processing of their personal information.
Last Date for Apply: Monday, 14 October 2024
