Doctoral candidate (PhD student) in the field of soft matter physics applied in robotics
Université du Luxembourg
- Luxemburg
- € 40.952 pro Jahr
- Freiberuflich
- Vollzeit
- Participate actively in the research project as described above
- Write manuscripts for articles to be published in leading international scientific journals
- Write a thesis in the domain of soft matter physics, with strongly interdisciplinary components
- Contribute to interdisciplinary research intersecting materials physics, computer science and robotic engineering, as well as to teaching and public outreach activities
- This project requires that you have a nationality from a NATO country
- Master’s degree (or equivalent) in physics, chemistry or materials science/engineering
- Experience in quantitative research methods and practical work in physics/engineering labs
- Curiosity, a genuine passion for scientific research and a desire to go beyond the state of the art
- Good knowledge and understanding of materials physics and chemistry, including polarized light optics, light–matter interaction, and the thermodynamics of phases and phase transitions. We consider knowledge in and experience of soft matter physics and chemistry, especially in polymers and liquid crystals, as strong assets
- Openness to interdisciplinary research and commitment to teamwork
- Commitment and capacity to critical thinking and good research ethics
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English
- Diversity and inclusiveness are key values for the ESMP team and its culture
- Dynamic, international and multicultural environment with high expectations and ambitions
- You will experience real research and learn to appreciate the fact that the outcome is most often not quite what was expected, analyse the reasons for this surprise, and thereby improve our current understanding and become a true expert in your field
- Personal workspace and computer and access to all relevant labs at the University
- Contract Type: Fixed Term Contract 36 Month (extendable up to 48 months if required)
- Foreseen starting date: Early 2024
- Work Hours: Full Time 40.0 Hours per Week
- Employee and student status
- Job Reference: DPHYMS UOL06048 - DEFENCE22/IS/17800397/INVISIMARK
- Motivation letter answering the following questions: why do you want to work for a Ph.D. degree; why at the University of Luxembourg; why in the Experimental Soft Matter Physics group; and why on this project?
- PDF version of your master thesis (file should be no larger than 20MB; compress images if necessary)
- Curriculum vitae
- List of publications (if available)
- Digital copies of diplomas and complete course grade transcripts (B.Sc. and M.Sc.)
- Multilingual and international character. Modern institution with a personal atmosphere. Staff coming from 90 countries. Member of the “University of the Greater Region” (UniGR).
- A modern and dynamic university. High-quality equipment. Close ties to the business world and to the Luxembourg labour market. A unique urban site with excellent infrastructure.
- A partner for society and industry. Cooperation with European institutions, innovative companies, the Financial Centre and with numerous non-academic partners such as ministries, local governments, associations, NGOs …