[Spm] Open PostDoc Position at MIT

[Christine Ortiz]

PostDoc Position Available

Ortiz Laboratory at MIT

http://web.mit.edu/cortiz/www/

Professor Christine Ortiz

Department of Materials Science and Engineering

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Cambridge, MA, USA

 

To apply for this position; send cover letter including date available to
start, CV, full list of publications, and the names of three references to:
cortiz at mit.edu

 

Topic: Materials Design and Biomechanics of Natural Armor

 

We can learn much from biological organisms that have evolved over millions
of years a veritable encyclopedia of environmentally-friendly engineering
designs for protection against specific predatory and environmental threats,
including; kinetic impacts, dynamic penetration, blast, heat and thermal
fluctuations, fire, and biochemical toxins. The goal of the proposed
research program is to create a comprehensive knowledge base of natural
armor design principles linked to their corresponding threats.  The proposed
research approach will consider the entire multiscale armor system as a
whole within the context of the known environmental threats; including
nanostructural design and mechanical properties, multilayered structure, and
larger length scale biomechanical mobility. This research will involve
participation in four research subprojects; natural flexible armor, natural
transparent armor, natural armor for kinetic and thermal protection, and
natural armor for blast and toxin resistance. Model systems include such
unique materials as molluscs from deep sea hydrothermal vents, echinoderms,
beetles, pteropods, etc. Knowledge of the structure-property-function
relationships of these materials will enable pathways to improved
bioinspired human body armor, as well as provide clues to the evolutionary
origins of mineralized tissues. Experience with experimental aspects of
nanomechanics (e.g. instrumented nanoindentation, atomic force microscopy,
etc.) and computational modeling (finite element analysis) is desirable for
this position. The appropriate candidate will be expected to collaborate
with and mentor a team of graduate students.

 

Christine Ortiz, Associate Professor of Materials Science and Engineering

Chair, DMSE Graduate Program 

Massachusetts Institute of Technology 

Department of Materials Science and Engineering RM 13-4022

77 Massachusetts Avenue

Cambridge, MA 02139 USA

Email : cortiz at mit.edu

WWW : http://web.mit.edu/cortiz/www/

Administrative Assistant : Jeremy Brittan

Office : Room 12-009

Phone : (617) 253 0471

Fax : (617) 258 6936

 

 

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