soft robotics

I am looking for PhD students for my newly founded research group "Soft Robotics for Autonomous Systems" at the University of Stuttgart. The positions are fully funded and include German social security and health care benefits. More information can be found in the attached pdf.

Research fellow position in mechanics of smart polymers for soft robotics

Submitted by giulia scalet on Tue, 12/06/2022 - 13:36

computational mechanics

3D printing

4D printing

soft robotics

Shape Memory Polymers

Self-Healing Polymers

experimental mechanics

mechanics of materials

A research fellow position is available at University of Pavia in Italy starting February-May 2023. The position is part of a project in collaboration with Technion - Israel Institute of Technology. Interested candidates are encouraged to contact Prof. Giulia Scalet (giulia.scalet [at] unipv.it).

Multiple Positions on Robotic Metamaterials and Flexible Electronics at Duke University

Submitted by Xiaoyue Ni on Sat, 12/03/2022 - 21:23

sensors and actuators

elastic waves

My lab is looking for strongly motivated Ph.D. students and Postdocs to join our group in the Department of Mechanical Engineering & Materials Science at Duke University. We conduct research on human-centered materials intelligence through a combination of flexible electronics, robotic metamaterials, and artificial intelligence. Two positions are available immediately.

Position 1: The project will focus on the design, fabrication, and testing of robotic mechanical metamaterials.

Postdoc in fluid-induced instabilities of multistable structures

Submitted by info@signatur.dk on Tue, 09/20/2022 - 08:13

mathematical modelling

Are you interested in elastic instabilities, slender structures, and fluid-structure interactions at low Reynolds numbers?

Do you want to develop the next generation of passive control valves in smart fluidic channels?

Then the Department of Mechanical and Production Engineering invites you to apply for a 2-year postdoc position.

Expected start date and duration of employment

This is a 2–year position from 01.01.2023 or as soon as possible.

Job description

Postdoc at Shanghai Jiao Tong University

Submitted by Joshua on Wed, 09/14/2022 - 15:38

job

mechanical metamaterials

4D printing

soft robotics

S-Lab (https://sites.ji.sjtu.edu.cn/jaehyungju/) is looking for a highly qualified postdoc to work in mechanical metamaterials, 4D printing, and soft robotics. The ideal candidate will conduct independent and supervised research, perform tasks on experimental, theoretical, and modeling/simulation projects, write reports, submit deliverables to sponsors, publish papers, lead collaborative projects, and supervise graduate and undergraduate students and proposal preparation.

Journal Club for July 2022: Liquid crystal elastomers: programming, multifunctionality, and opportunities

Submitted by Xueju Sophie Wang on Sat, 07/02/2022 - 23:21

research

Liquid Crystal Elastomers

soft robotics

multi-stimuli responsiveness

Xueju (Sophie) Wang, Department of Materials Science and Engineering; Polymer Program, Institute of Materials Science, University of Connecticut

Research intern/postdoc positions at Brigham and Women's Hospital/Harvard Medical School

Submitted by zichen on Sat, 02/05/2022 - 17:10

personal protection equipment

Research intern and postdoctoral positions on biomechanics, bioinspired robotics, mechanical metamaterials, and/or PPE innovation are available at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Candidates with a degree in Mechanical Engineering, Engineering Mechanics, Physics, Biomedical Engineering (or any related field) with strong publication records (for those with PhD) are encouraged to submit a full CV, a cover letter stating research experience and interests, and the contact information of three references to Dr. Zi Chen at zchen33(at)bwh.harvard.edu.