7 OPEN PhD POSITIONS m/f Code-No. 2011/WP 6, Helmholtz-Zentrum Dresden-Rossendorf

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27.10. 2011 | 7 OPEN PhD POSITIONS m/f - Code-No. 2011/WP 6

The positions are funded by the European Commission in the framework of the FP7 Marie Curie Initial Training Network. The Marie-Curie-Training Network MagnIM announces 7 OPEN PhD POSITIONS.

7 OPEN PhD POSITIONS m/f Code-No. 2011/WP 6

MagnIM is the highly interdisciplinary European network (material scientists, physicists, biologists, (bio)chemists, surface chemists and medical doctors) of eight partners from six countries which aims at the development of biodegradable magnesium based implant materials. MagnIM offers first class scientific and complementary training to coach experts to be who learn to work across disciplines. MagnIM expects high motivation to work on an interdisciplinary field, extraordinary communication skills and the readiness to work at different host institutions.
Note: Eligible applicants have not yet been awarded a doctoral degree and are in the first four years (full-time equivalent) of their research careers. This includes the period of research training, starting at the date of obtaining the degree which would formally entitle the eligible candidate to embark on a doctorate either in the country in which the degree was obtained or in the country of the host organisation. Additionally, at the time of recruitment by the host organisation the successful candidate must not have resided or carried out his/her main activity (work, studies, etc) in the country of the host organisation for more than 12 months in the 3 years immediately prior to his/her recruitment. Compulsory national service and/or short stays such as holidays are not taken into account.
Your application should consist of

• a CV which explains the scientific education
• a list of courses which were attended during university
• a list of skills which were acquired during university or elsewhere
• a documentation of your English skills (f.e. by a TOEFL, IELTS or an equivalent test)
• list of publications

Starting date of the positions between 01.04.2012 and 01.08.2012 (duration limited to 3 years). The post holder will receive living, mobility and travel allowances as per Marie Curie ITN rules.
Please send your application (by naming the code-no. 2011/WP 6 and the identification of the favourite position you are interested in) until the 29.02.2012 to the Human Resources of Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht

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Only email applications which supply the demanded reference and documents will be considered.
The open positions are in detail:
Work Package 1: Materials development, characterisation and implant production
Position WP1_1:
Processing and Properties of Cast Mg-Y Alloyed with Pr, Nd, Eu, Ca and Ag
Place of work: Helmholtz-Zentrum Geesthacht, Institute for Materials Research, MagIC, Geesthacht, Germany.
MagIC (Magnesium Processing department of the Magnesium Innovation Centre) is one of the leading magnesium centers in the world and has a broad expertise in the development and characterisation of new Mg alloys over the full process chain. A focus lies on the influence of alloying elements on castability, microstructure and the property profile of Mg alloys.
Project description:
This project is a part of a Marie-Curie Training Network and the research topic is the development and optimization of magnesium alloys for biodegradable implants. The applicant has to produce different alloys and will characterize these materials with standard methods of materials testing. The aim is to determine the influences of composition and processing on microstructure and the property profile. Knowledge in the area of constitution of alloys is also requested.
Requirements:The applicant is either a native English speaker or can prove his/her ability of the proper use of English by a TOEFL, IELTS or an equivalent test showing that the applicant is a competent user or better. Basic knowledge of German language is appreciated. He/she has to be flexible, creative, self-organised and is able to work in an international team.
Position WP1_3:
Assessment of ternary and quaternary phase diagrams of magnesium based alloys for biomedical applications.
Place of work: Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Leuven, Belgium (Prof. Dr. O. van der Biest)
Project description:
The goal is to design Mg alloys which are free of elements which may be harmful to the health of the patient receiving the implant. So for instance the alloy should be free of aluminium, which is a common alloying element in commercial alloys. The compositions of the alloys will be selected on the basis of calculated phase diagrams. Binary phase diagrams for Mg alloys in general are well known but they are less well known or often not available for Mg together