PhD position in numerical simulation of nanoplastics in cells

Overview

A Ph.D. position is available in the research group of Prof. Sebastian Aland. The research group is shared between HTW Dresden and TU Freiberg and puts a strong focus on interdisciplinary collaboration using numerical simulations to help other disciplines understanding real-life systems.

The project is concerned with the numerical simulation of nanoplastic particles close to cell membranes, intended to analyze the influence of fluid flows, membrane mechanics and surface forces during particle entry.

Responsibilities

Conduct numerical simulations of nanoplastic particles near cell membranes to study how fluid flows, membrane mechanics and surface forces influence particle entry.

Qualifications

• Diploma or master’s degree in Mathematics, Computational Engineering Science, Physics, or a related field, with sound knowledge in numerical methods to solve partial differential equations
• An interest in interdisciplinary collaboration
• Good programming skills (e.g. C/C++, Python, or Matlab)