PhD and Post-Doctoral positions in Nanomechanics (Atomistic simulations) at the Technion, Haifa, Israël.

PhD and Post-Doctoral positions in Nanomechanics (Atomistic simulations) at the Technion, Haifa, Israël.

The Nanomechanics Simulations Laboratory at the Technion (Israel) is seeking applicants for a computational study on nucleation controlled plasticity. Two immediate openings are available for doctoral and postdoctoral research associates. 

The positions are available in two projects. 

-One project focuses on developing nucleation criteria at the nanoscale at various geometries and conditions. 

-The second project, which is within the framework of collaboration with an experimental German group, aims at understanding the importance of an existing microstructure on nucleation controlled plasticity. 

-The postdoctoral position is offered for a period of two years with a possible extension for an additional year. 

At the doctoral level, prior knowledge in atomistic simulations / dislocation dynamics simulations and in theory of dislocations is desirable (but not obligatory). At the postdoctoral level, a similar background is essential.  

For further information or to apply, please contact Prof. Dan Mordehai at danmord[at]tx.technion.ac.il