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The Institute of Biomechanics at Graz University of Technology is seeking a highly motivated university project assistant to work under the supervision of Prof. Gerhard A. Holzapfel as part of the ERC Synergy Grant project MECHVIVO. The project is dedicated to the development of an imaging method for the non-invasive examination of the tissue microstructure, aiming to improve the diagnosis and treatment of diastolic heart failure in clinical practice. At Graz University of Technology, the porcine and humanmyocardium (heart muscle) is analyzed mechanically and structurally for this purpose.
Project Focus The successful candidate will work on the experimental characterization of the passive mechanical properties of myocardial tissue and its microstructural analysis. During the mechanical tests, a camera system will be used to track specimen deformation using Digital Image Correlation (DIC). Furthermore, the candidate will use a multiphoton microscope to investigate the architecture of the myocardium (e.g., collagen, elastin, and cardiac muscle fibers) in health and under different pathological conditions. In particular, the candidate will conduct in situ tests to investigate changes in the extracellular matrix under macroscopic loading of the myocardial samples.
Microstructural analysis of the myocardium using multiphoton microscopy
Analysis of sample deformation using DIC
Design and execution of mechanical experiments to characterize the myocardium (both for porcine and human), as well as uncertainty analysis of the measurements
Publication and presentation of results at international conferences
Preparation of a dissertation
Admission Requirements
Completed Master’s or Diploma Degree in biomedical engineering, physics, mechanical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, advanced materials science, or an equivalent field
High knowledge in the field of (continuum) mechanics
Very good written and spoken English skills
Desired Qualification
Laboratory experience in conducting mechanical tests on biological tissues
Programming experience (Matlab, Python, etc.)
Experience with DIC
Experience in the field of microscopy and prior knowledge of nonlinear optics
High interest in the fields of experimental biomechanics and microstructural analysis
Desire to work in and with a multidisciplinary and multicultural team
A structured and independent work style
We Offer
Interesting area of responsibility
Collegial and friendly working atmosphere
Flexible working schedule (e.g. possibility for home office, paid lunch break - depending on working hours)
International training and teaching opportunities
Seal of quality for in-house advancement of women
Family-friendly employer
Subsidy for public transport
University’s sports program
Shopping Discounts
Workplace Health Management
Top research infrastructure and access to the latest technologies
Exciting opportunities for professional and personal development
Safe and stable working environment
Company pension funds
We offer an annual gross salary of at least € 52,865.40 for a fulltime position. An overpayment based on qualification and experience is possible.
Graz University of Technology aims to increase the proportion of women, in particular in management and academic staff, and therefore qualified female applicants are explicitly encouraged to apply. Preference will be given to women if applicants are equally qualified.
Graz University of Technology actively promotes diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants are not to be discriminated against in personnel selection procedures on the grounds of gender, ethnicity, religion or ideology, age, sexual orientation (Anti-discrimination).
People with disabilities and who have the relevant qualifications are expressly invited to apply.
About us
Graz University of Technology is the longest-established university of technology in Austria. Here, successful teams of students, talented up-and-coming scientists, ambitious researchers and a lively start-up scene enjoy an inspirational environment as well as access to top-quality equipment. And all this in one of the most innovative and livable regions in Europe. TU Graz offers an inspiring working environment with outstanding infrastructure and service-oriented university management.
In this video, we give you an insight into the working environment at TU Graz: HERE
Organisational Unit
The Institute of Biomechanics conducts research in the fields of experimental biomechanics and soft tissue modeling and simulation, with a focus on cardiovascular mechanics. The institute offers bachelor's and master's students a high-quality education and currently consists of 23 employees and 5 visiting scientists.
Contact
Graz University of Technology Rechbauerstraße 12 8010 Graz
For further questions please contact Prof. Gerhard Holzapfel, [email protected] or Clarissa Holzer-Stock, [email protected] (no applications).
Please note that we only accept applications submitted via our online application portal. Applications sent by e-mail or post will not be considered.
