Research Associate (PostDoc) - 0.9 working-time

"lnterDent FOR2804" is a collaborative research effort between dentists and materials scientists, focused on "The materials science of teeth in function - principles of durable, dynamic dental interzones". A primary goal of the consortium is to elucidate the reasons for failure of dental restorations and to explore bioinspired solutions. Research assistants will work in four synchronized projects inspired by problems of relevance to dental treatment.
The research unit offers highly motivated candidates a position in project TP4 „Establishing adhesion inside the root canal: identifying parameters of the composite-root-dentine interzones that modulate propensity to failure". The project is performed in close collaboration with the dental clinics of Martin-Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin and ACTA Academic Center of Dentistry, Amsterdam, NL. For further information, see
https://zahnerhaltung.charite.de/en/interdent/tp4_root_canal_restoration

• Finite element simulation of the mechanical loading of root canal models
• light and laser optical strain measurements on root canal models
• design of a setup for residual stress measurements with the hole drilling method and performing corresponding experiments
• micro- and nanoindentation experiments on root canal models
• develop the theoretical and scientific fundamentals of the research work
• provide ongoing, current up-dates of the state-of-art
• contribute to manuscripts for publication of the results in highly ranked scientific journals
• prepare abstracts and presentations of the results in national and international conferences
• actively participate in lnterDent research group team activities and fulfilling obligations as defined in routine project meetings, including preparation of presentations and reports
• support administrative, organisational and public relation tasks required for the success of FOR2804
• engage in the scientific output of the lnterDent research group by exchange of specimens, techniques and knowhow

• successfully completed academic university degree (diploma, master's or equivalent) and doctorate (with very good overall results) in materials science, mechanical engineering, biomedical engineering or similar disciplines; a strong background in materials science and finite element simulation is essential
• proven experience in finite element simulation of mechanical properties and in performing scientific mechanical experiments; experience with micro- and nanoindentation and with light and laser optical strain measurements are advantageous
• structured working style, organisational skills and good time management (is desired)
• interpersonal skillset to work in an interdisciplinary, intercultural team (is desired)
• sense of responsibility and reliability (is desired)
• written and oral fluency in English, excellent skills in writing scientific texts and in oral presentation of scientific results
• very good knowledge in German or basic knowledge and keen interest to improve German speaking skills to be able to communicate with German-speaking team members
• willingness for work-relevant (e.g. experiments) national and international working travel (e.g. synchrotron experiments, project meetings)

Please send your written application, including all usual documents (letter of intent, CV, high school, university, working and language certificates) per e-mail (in one pdf-document) to Prof. Dr.-lng. Claudia Fleck, Materials Science & Engineering, office@fgwtberlin.tu-berlin.de. Please note the reference number.

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To ensure equal opportunities between women and men, applications by women with the required qualifications are explicitly desired. Qualified individuals with disabilities will be favored. The TU Berlin values the diversity of its members and is committed to the goals of equal opportunities. Applications from people of all nationalities and with a migration background are very welcome.