[INFO] Doctoral or PostDoc-Position (Biomechanics), University of Freiburg (Germany)

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Doctoral or PostDoc-Position (Biomechanics), University of Freiburg (Germany)Firma/Institution: Department of Orthodontics, Freiburg University MedicalCentre Land:GermanyPosition: PhD Position eingegangenam:20/08/2007Beschreibung:University of Freiburg, GermanyDoctoral or Postdoctoral Position (Biomechanics)available for the development of smart orthodontic brackets („braces“) withintegrated force-moment sensors for therapeutic correction of irregular toothposition with objective feedback. The position is available from September 2007on.Project:Through a collaboration between the Department of Orthodontics and theDepartment of Microsystems Engineering (University of Freiburg, Germany), wecurrently develop smart orthodontic brackets with an integrated, autonomicsensor system fabricated using CMOS-technology. Brackets or “braces” areadhesively attached to the teeth for correcting irregularly positioned teeth.Our goal is to realise an intelligent orthodontic appliance providing objectfeedback on the force-moment systems therapeutically applied to the teeth.Intelligent bracket technology offers attractive prospects for clinical researchand for improved orthodontic therapies. The project is funded by the DeutscheForschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) for at least 3 years.Tasks:Finite-element (FE) simulations of biomechanical systems(tooth-bracket-models) for optimising the sensor system and for biomechanicalresearch in orthodonticsTest and mechanical characterisation of the sensor system embedded in thebracketIn-vitro application of smart brackets in fundamental biomechanical researchParticipation in the development of a concept for selection, handling andimaging of measurement data for later clinical application of smart brackets inorthodontic patientsLinking the technical groups (microsystems and microelectronic engineering)with the clinical (dental/orthodontic) research group participating in thisinnovative projectYour Profile:University degree (diploma or master) in physics, mathematics or engineeringwith or without doctoral degreeFundamental knowledge in engineering mechanics (experience in biomechanicsdesirable)Experience in FE-Simulation (e.g. using Ansys, Comsol Multiphysics / FEMLAB)and in software programming (preferably with Matlab, LabView, C++) desirableWe offer:Full position for at least 3 years (salary approx. 3000 € per month / TV-LE13)Perspective for longer employmentIndependent and responsible position in an inter-disciplinary research groupNational and international contacts to other biomechanical research groupsPossibility for obtaining a doctoral (Ph.D) degreeCandidates interested in this innovative research project shouldsend a CV with cover letter per e-mail to:Dr. Bernd Lapatki, Department for Orthodontics Freiburg University MedicalCentree-mail: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/beasiswa/post?postID=Yq2N_099D4lQLTMD73FTr2IE19ua9CgM1OH_VFgeV-QaKZhcFoRsU383ejXRwleWF2mNkcDvCnJX82Q7hvOqp0i08G1sCUvHhM08OwBitte senden Sie Ihre Bewerbung an:Kontakt Dr. Bernd Lapatki Adresse Department of OrthodonticsHugstetter Str. 55Ort Freiburg (Germany) Postleitzahl D-79106 Telefon +497612704851 E-Mail http://groups.yahoo.com/group/beasiswa/post?postID=Yq2N_099D4lQLTMD73FTr2IE19ua9CgM1OH_VFgeV-QaKZhcFoRsU383ejXRwleWF2mNkcDvCnJX82Q7hvOqp0i08G1sCUvHhM08OwWeitere Informationen:Kontakt Dr. Bernd Lapatki Adresse Department of OrthodonticsFreiburg University Medical Centre Ort Freiburg (Germany) Postleitzahl D-79106 Telefon +497612704851 E-Mail http://groups.yahoo.com/group/beasiswa/post?postID=Yq2N_099D4lQLTMD73FTr2IE19ua9CgM1OH_VFgeV-QaKZhcFoRsU383ejXRwleWF2mNkcDvCnJX82Q7hvOqp0i08G1sCUvHhM08Ow---------------------------------Need a vacation? Get great deals to amazing places on Yahoo! Travel.[Non-text portions of this message have been removed]