Institute for Multiscale Simulation at the Friedrich-Alexander-University Erlangen-Nürnberg
At the Institute for Multiscale Simulation (MSS), we investigate the multiscale physics of particulate systems. The international research team offers an interdisciplinary environment, working numerically, theoretically, and experimentally.
www.mss.cbi.fau.de A PhD position on fragmentation across scales: simulation of fragmentation processes
Activities and responsibilities
Development of techniques for the physically correct handling of particle fragmentation in numerical DEM simulations of granular material.
Qualification profile
- master’s degree in physics, computational engineering, mechanical engineering or related
- programming skills (e.g. Python, C++)
- experience in particle simulations (e.g. DEM)
- good speaking and writing skills in English
We offer
Opportunity to be a part of the interdisciplinary research training group FRASCAL as a member of Institute for Multiscale Simulation.
- starting date: January 1, 2025
- limitation: 36 months
One single pdf including the reference number MSS-2024-JV, your research statement, your CV and description of your recent progress.
please send your application to Prof. Thorsten Pöschel email
review of applications begins on July 15 2024, later applications will be considered until the position is filled.