PhD Project Researcher (m/f/x) focused on the passive and active mechanical characterization of the myocardium
* Contract term: 48 months
* Working hours: 30 h/W
Responsibilities
* Planning, construction, and validation of the setup add‑on for uniaxial tests on active tissue properties
* Analysis of specimen deformation via Digital Image Correlation (DIC)
* Design and conduct of mechanical experiments to characterize the myocardium (porcine and human), including uncertainty analysis of the mechanical measurements
* Publication and presentation of results at international conferences
* Preparation of a dissertation
Admission Requirements
* Completed Master’s or Diploma Degree in biomedical engineering, physics, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, advanced materials science, or an equivalent field
* High knowledge in the field of continuum mechanics
* Very good written and spoken English skills
Desired Qualification
* Laboratory experience in conducting mechanical tests on biological tissues
* Experience with DIC
* Experience in planning and assembling test setups
* High interest in the field of experimental biomechanics
* Desire to work in and with a multidisciplinary and multicultural team
* A structured and independent work style
We Offer
* Interesting area of responsibility
* Collegial and friendly working atmosphere
* Flexible working schedule (e.g., possibility for home office, paid lunch break – depending on working hours)
* International training and teaching opportunities
* Seal of quality for in‑house advancement of women
* Family‑friendly employer
* Subsidy for public transport
* University’s sports program
* Shopping discounts
* Workplace health management
* Top research infrastructure and access to the latest technologies
* Exciting opportunities for professional and personal development
* Safe and stable working environment
* Company pension funds
We offer an annual gross salary of at least €52,865.40 for a full‑time position. An overpayment based on qualification and experience is possible.
Graz University of Technology aims to increase the proportion of women, in particular in management and academic staff, and therefore qualified female applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to women if applicants are equally qualified.
Graz University of Technology actively promotes diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants are not to be discriminated against in personnel selection procedures on the grounds of gender, ethnicity, religion or ideology, age, sexual orientation (Anti‑discrimination).
People with disabilities and who have the relevant qualifications are expressly invited to apply.
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