A PhD position is available in micro- and nanomechanical testing of cement lines in bone at FAU Erlangen-Nürnberg. Nanoindentation, micropillar compression, and fracture mechanical experiments will be conducted on cement lines in human bone of different donor age, tissue age and health condition (healthy/osteoporotic). The aim of the project is to unravel the role the composition and properties of cement lines have on the fracture toughness of bone. More information about the project can be found here: https://www.gmp.tf.fau.de/cohesion-composition-and-mechanics-of-cement-lines-in-cortical-bone/
This is a 3 year position with possibility of extension. Starting date May 1st 2025 or later. If interested, please contact michael.wurmhsuber@fau.de
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