all for applications of 1 PhD research position: modelling and simulations of self-propelled micro/nano robots at the Aragon Institute for Engineering Research (I3A-UNIZAR))

11 Feb 2025
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Aragon Institute for Engineering Research (I3A)

Department

University of Zaragoza

Research Field

Engineering » Mechanical engineering
Physics

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Positions

PhD Positions

Country

Spain

Application Deadline

4 Apr 2025 - 17:00 (Europe/Madrid)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Horizon Europe - MSCA

Marie Curie Grant Agreement Number

101169173

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Project title: Reduce order modelling and design optimization of robot manufacturing and motility

The consortium: GREENS  ( A Training Programme on 5R's implementation in the design, manufacturing and application of micro and nanorobotic platforms) project is a Marie Sklodowska-Curie Doctoral Training Network that offers the possibility to pursue a PhD within the Network at different universities/research centres/companies across Europe. The duration of the appointment is 3 years, starting in June 2025, and the gross salary is 2500 € / year plus family allowance if eligible. 

Objectives: (1) Optimization of Microfluidic Crystallization: Develop computational models to optimize the crystallization process in microfluidics, enhancing the quality and efficiency of crystal structures used in microrobots. (2) Microrobot Motility in Complex Environments: Create advanced models to simulate and optimize the movement of microrobots within intricate and dynamic environments.

Expected results:  (1) Enhanced Crystallization Process: Achieve significant improvements in the microfluidic crystallization process, leading to more efficient and effective crystal formation for microrobot components. (2) Optimized Microrobot Mobility: Develop advanced simulation models that significantly enhance the understanding and control of microrobot motility in various environmental conditions.

The candidate will join the Fluid Dynamics Technology group (https://i3a.unizar.es/en/grupos-de-investigacion/tfd ) at the Aragon Institute for Engineering Research  (I3A) (https://i3a.unizar.es/en/institute ). Currently, the I3A has more than 30 groups divided into the four strategic divisions of the Institute: Biomedical Engineering, Technologies for the Knowledge Society, Industrial Technologies and Processes, and Recycling. The I3A is part of the University of Zaragoza (UNIZAR), which is a public university and the major research and higher education institution in the Spanish region of Aragón.  Founded in 1542, it is one of the oldest universities in Spain. Its main mission is to generate and transmit knowledge with the objective of the integral formation of people. UNIZAR is positioned in the top 200 world-leading institutions in Material Science and in Chemistry according to the Shanghai ranking.

 

Where to apply

E-mail

mdecorato@unizar.es

Requirements

Research Field

Engineering » Mechanical engineering

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

The candidate profile: Candidates should have recently obtained, or are about to obtain, a master’s degree in engineering, physics, or applied mathematics. Previous experience with finite element simulations of small-scale multiphysics transport phenomena is a plus.

 

Specific Requirements

Eligibility Criteria:

• Career Stage: Candidates must be within the first four years (full-time equivalent) of their research careers at the date of recruitment by the host institution. This is measured from the date they obtained their master’s degree.
• Mobility Rule: Candidates must not have resided or conducted their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Spain for more than 12 months within the three years immediately preceding their recruitment.
• Nationality: Researchers from any country are eligible, including those from non-European countries.

Documents: Candidate should send their CV, two reference letters, and a cover letter explaining how their background fits into the objectives and activities of the project to mdecorato@unizar.es by the 4th of April. Informal inquiries are welcome. 

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Research Field

Engineering » Mechanical engineeringPhysics

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Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Aragon Institute for Engineering Research (I3A)

Country

Spain

State/Province

Zaragoza

City

ZARAGOZA

Postal Code

50018

Street

C/Mariano Esquillor s/n

Contact

State/Province

Zaragoza

City

Zaragoza

Website

https://i3a.unizar.es/en
https://i3a.unizar.es/en/grupos-de-investigacion/tfd

Street

C/Mariano Esquillor s/n

Postal Code

50018

E-Mail

mdecorato@unizar.es
a.rio@unizar.es

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