PhD in Soft Robotics Materials & Metamaterial Design

NZZone; Lausanne; Vor Ort; CHF 50.220 - 58.032; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

International collaboration

Zusammenfassung

Empa in Switzerland invites applications for a PhD position focused on design, synthesis, and multiscale characterization of metamaterials for soft robotics. The student will work within the SAM3 network and be co-advised by EPFL and Empa, based at the Empa High Performance Ceramics Laboratory in Dübendorf.

The project includes international stays and a 3‑year full‑time appointment starting from Oct 2026, with emphasis on simulation‑guided design, light‑based 3D printing, and structure–property

Qualifikationen

• Master degree in materials science or mechanical engineering, with <5 years since degree.
• Strong background in mechanics of materials and simulations.
• Experience with material characterization methods (EM, nanoindentation) is an advantage.
• Proficiency in English; German or French is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Design, simulate, and synthesize metamaterials for soft robotics.
• Characterize morphology, microstructure, and mechanical behavior under varying conditions.
• Conduct multiscale characterization to relate process, structure, and properties.
• Collaborate with EPFL and Empa teams; publish findings.

Kenntnisse

Mechanics of materials

Simulations

English proficiency

Teamwork

Ausbildung

Master's degree in materials science or mechanical engineering

Tools

Electron microscopy

Nanoindentation

3D printing (light-based)

Raman spectroscopy

Jobbeschreibung

Empa in Switzerland invites applications for a PhD position focused on design, synthesis, and multiscale characterization of metamaterials for soft robotics. The student will work within the SAM3 network and be co-advised by EPFL and Empa, based at the Empa High Performance Ceramics Laboratory in Dübendorf.

The project includes international stays and a 3‑year full‑time appointment starting from Oct 2026, with emphasis on simulation‑guided design, light‑based 3D printing, and structure–property