2 PhD Positions, Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization, 2018, Göttingen, Germany

Publish Date: Jul 02, 2018

Deadline: Jul 15, 2018

In the laboratory of the department “Fluid Physics, Pattern Formation and Biocomplexity” 2 PhD positions

 

PhD positions

Job offer from June 27, 2018

Within the laboratory of the department “Fluid Physics, Pattern Formation and Biocomplexity” at the Max Planck Institute for Dynamics and Self-Organization we seek to fill 2 PhD positions for our research projects on fundamentals of cilia-based fluid flow.

The research

The first project focuses on the bottom-up development of artificial cilia by assembling few building blocks adapted from natural cilia. These structures will be integrated into microfluidic devices to investigate fully synthetic fluid transport.  We will test the system by using such flows for clearing pathogens (bacteria and mucus-like substances) out of the channel, thus preventing fouling of microfluidic devices.

In the second project we aim to use cilia/flagella isolated from Chlamydomonas to build a cilia carpet to investigate microfluidic application of cilia-driven directional fluid transport. The distal ends of isolated axonemes will be anchored on nano/micro-patterned surfaces or micron size para/ferromagnetic particles or with alternative technologies to generate an active surface inside a microfluidic set up.

Your profile

Exceptional candidates of any nationality are eligible to apply, but they must not have spent more than one of the past three years in Germany and obtained their MS degree within the last four years.

The PhD candidates should have:

  • A Master’s degree in physics or chemistry, or related disciplines from a recognized university.
  • Interest in one or more of the following research areas:  Fluid Physics, Biophysics, Physical Chemistry, Soft Matter Physics and Condensed Matter Physics.
  • Strong quantitative skills (data analysis, programming).
  • Ability and desire to work in a multi-disciplinary international team.

Our offer

We are soliciting applications for PhD research in the the MaMi Innovative Training Network (ITN). MaMi is an EU-sponsored Marie Skłodowska-Curie network that will generously fund 15 PhD positions in France, Germany, Ireland, Latvia, Slovenia and Spain, starting in September 2018. The aim is to catalyze a new field, coupling magnetic forces with bio-inspired local flow control, thereby creating new concepts that will transform microfluidics. The structured three-year PhD projects will include internships to partner laboratories, and industrial work experience. Salary and working hours are in accordance with the funding guidelines of the EU. 

The Max Planck Society is committed to increasing the number of individuals with disabilities in its workforce and therefore encourages applications from such qualified individuals. Furthermore, the Max Planck Society seeks to increase the number of women in those areas where they are underrepresented and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply.

Your application

To apply, please follow this link with the reference number MPIDS-W020:

https://s-lotus.gwdg.de/mpg/mpsf/perso/mpids_w020.nsf/application

and submit a cover letter, your CV, a motivation letter, and two letters of reference. Please name the project you are applying for. Applications received before 15th of July 2018 will be given full consideration.

Written applications will not be sent back.

 

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Study Levels

Master’s

Eligible Countries

International

Host Countries

Germany