University of BayreuthExperimental physics
PhD position in Experimental physics
“The dynamics of agitated wet granular matter”
Wet granular matter, such as wet sand used to build sand sculptures, is closely related to nature, industry and our daily lives. Despite its ubiquity, its dynamical behavior is still far from understood in terms of a continuum description, since the energy dissipation at the particle level attributes it as a system far from thermal equilibrium. Towards a better understanding of this material, the project involves characterizing experimentally the critical behaviors, such as pattern formation and phase transitions, of agitated wet granular matter, and tracing those ‘macroscopic’ behaviors down to the ‘microscopic’ particle-particle interactions, e.g. the dynamics of wet impacts.
The position (TV-L E 13 - 50%), funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) for three years, is open immediately till filled. We are seeking for a talented and highly motivated person with a Master (or equivalent) degree in physics or related disciplines and a strong interest in soft matter and nonlinear dynamics. Basic skills of programming and image processing, and good written and oral communications skills in English are desirable.
Further information of ongoing research could be found at:
http://www.staff.uni-bayreuth.de/~btp934/subfolder/Research.html
Applications from handicapped persons will be favoured when all other qualifications are equal. The University of Bayreuth is an equal opportunity employer and we therefore especially encourage women to apply.
Informal inquires are welcome. To apply, please send your applications including CV, the contact information of 2 references and a statement of interest (preferably via email) to:
Dr. Kai Huang
NW II, Zimmer 1.1.02.627
Experimental Physics V
University of Bayreuth
Phone: +49 921/55-3325
E-Mail: kai.huang@uni-bayreuth.de
