Postdoctoral and Ph.D. positions for exceptional candidates in Experimental Biology and/or Data Science.

PhD & Postdoc positions for ERC project on metamaterials in elastodynamics

MSc and PhD Positions

The flow physics lab is looking for motivated MSc, PhD and Postdoctoral candidates. Candidates should have strong fundamentals in fluid mechanics and mathematics. The ideal candidate will have self-learning abilities and an avid interest in understanding physical phenomena. High-level computer skills and experience with HPC platforms are desirable. Candidates are expected to submit a brief cover letter, along with their CV.

The Levenberg Lab is looking for a highly motivated and skillful postdoc/research fellow to join our cultivated meat project.
The position requires Ph.D. in biomedical engineering, biology, biochemistry, biotechnology, food engineering, or related fields.
The ideal candidate must have experience in tissue culture, molecular and biochemical techniques.
Please, send your CV to karin.g@bm.technion.ac.il and dina.safina@bm.technion.ac.il.

Experimental and theoretical PhD Positions are available in the group of Prof. Ofer Manor (https://chemeng.technion.ac.il/ofer-manor/)

MSc and PhD Positions:

Requested Profile:
• Holder of a B.Sc. or M.Sc. degree in Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering or related field.
• Expertise in MATLAB is required, experience with LabVIEW is desirable.
• A pre-existing background, or a strong desire to acquire knowledge, in several of
the following subjects is essential: Aerodynamics, Acoustics, Heat Transfer,
Rotordynamics, Vibrations, Turbomachinery, Physics, & Measurement Technique Development.
• High level of English language proficiency is required.
• Candidates are expected to be self-motivated, hardworking & team players.

Expected Tasks of the Position:
• Analytical & numerical modelling • Design of experiments • Design, assembly &
calibration of new experimental setups • Data acquisition & processing •
Aero-thermal Simulations • Optimization

PhD and MSc researcher on a novel heat engine for solar and waste heat conversion to electricity.

Ph.D. and MSc student with prior degrees in Mechanical, Aeronautical, Aerospace Engineering, physics, or related field with an understanding of hydrodynamics and fluid dynamics. The selected individual will join the group effort in demonstrating a novel heat engine for solar and waste heat conversion to electricity. Such an engine is based on an isothermal expansion of bubbles flow in a nozzle. The research will be focused on designing and demonstrating an efficient nozzle, turbine, and isothermal compressor and other related topics.

MSc and PhD positions: We are looking for outstanding and curious students who are interested in taking part in cutting-edge research about the islets of Langerhans and diabetes. Our questions include: How do islets acquire their shape? How can human embryonic stem cells make better beta cells? Can beta cells divide? What causes diabetes?
Students must have background in any field of biological research. Computational skills are an advantage, but NOT a requirement.

PhD Openings. The successful candidate should have a strong background in control theory and mathematics. Interested candidates are invited to send a copy of their CV, academic transcript, and brief research statement to Prof. Daniel Zelazo

MSc and PhD Positions

MSc and PhD Positions

Funded position for MSc/PhD. at the Bioelectric and Bio-energetic Systems Laboratory, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering. Funded position for MSc/PhD. at the Bioelectric and Bio-energetic Systems Laboratory, Faculty of Biomedical Engineering. Basic lab experimental experience is required together with background in physiology. For more info: https://bioelectric-bioenergetic-lab.net.technion.ac.il/

Postdoc position in Early Modern Philosophy and Science: Beginning from October 2022 (flexible), for a duration of one year (with option for extension). The successful candidate will become part of the early modern philosophy and science workgroup supervised by Prof. Ohad Nachtomy, and conduct independent and collaborative research. Teaching is welcome but optional. The goal of the new workgroup is to conduct cutting-edge research in history of philosophy and science and philosophy at the early modern period, and to foster interdisciplinary collaborations that link the humanities to science and technology. We have some preference to scholars working on Leibniz or Spinoza but the research topic is open. The applicant is required to have a PhD in either philosophy, history, or history of science, awarded or close to completion. Ability and desire to conduct independent research are essential; a publication record in a pertinent field is highly desirable. Pay: $30,000 per year. The application (in English) should include: CV, a list of publications, a writing sample, a research proposal (2-3 pages), two letters of recommendation. Apply before March 30th, 2022 to Anat Glass: anatg@technion.ac.il

Faculty Position in History and Philosophy of Science: The new research group for history and philosophy of science and engineering is seeking applications from outstanding candidates for a tenure-track position starting from October 2022. The program fosters research projects that link the humanities with science and engineering. We are seeking to fill a position in the history and philosophy of science and engineering. We have a preference for specialty in history of science and an emphasis on ethical and environmental consequences of technological developments. As we implement an embedded ethics approach, interest in developing and researching such a program would be helpful. Candidates should have a PhD in one of the relevant disciplines and a promising record of publications. Training in one of the sciences is a significant plus, and interest in developing joint projects with scientists and engineers is highly desirable. The rank is open but we have a slight preference for candidates who are in their early or mid-career stage. Interested candidates should send a CV, writing sample, a research project (2-5 pages), and should arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to Anat Glass: anatg@technion.ac.il by April 15, 2022. For inquiries, please contact Ohad Nachtomy at ohadnachtomy@technion.ac.il

Fully Funded PhD and MSc position: We are looking for outstanding and dedicated doctoral and master students with strong interdisciplinary skills. Candidates holding a degree in engineering, urban planning, computer science or data science are encouraged to send their CV. Candidates holding a degree in engineering, urban planning, computer science or data science are encouraged to send their CV to: Prof. Shlomo Bekhor at: sbekhor@technion.ac.il. Title of call: Autonomous Vehicle Systems. For more information, please contact: Avigail Ferdman, PhD, at: avigailf@technion.ac.il.

Postdoctoral positions available: We are looking for highly-motivated, international candidates with a PhD in Physics to join our research group. Some of the research topics we are interested in are Cosmology and Dark Matter (V. Desjacques, A. Nusser), X-ray astronomy, and the development of gamma-ray-burst detectors (E. Behar), Supernovae, gravitational waves, stellar dynamics and planet formation (N. Soker, H. Perets), Active Galactic Nuclei (A. Laor). The group is involved in major international experiments including Euclid, XRISM, and ATHENA.  The Astrophysics & Cosmology group of the Technion invites applications for Postdoctoral positions to start in 2022. Review of applications will begin on January 2022 and continue until all positions are filled. Please apply on: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/fellowship/20877

M.Sc. and Ph.D. candidates for the Biomechanic Material Lab at Technion . The selected individual will conduct his research at the forefront of immunology and mechanotransduction. In a collaborative effort with the Charite Musculoskeletal Center in Berlin, we will be investigating how different immune cells interact with substrates as well as cell-cell interactions. Necessary skills would be: B.Sc. or an equivalent degree in Chemistry, Materials, Biomedical Engineering, or Immunology, and proficiency in English. Candidates should send their CVs to Grolman@technion.ac.il. For more info: Grolmanlab.org.

Research fellow Positions in Architecture: part time (20%-one day a week at the Technion) research fellow positions in Architecture and Urban Design that begins in the academic year of 2022-3. Positions are open to junior as well as senior academics. Salary and compensation will be comparable with Israeli University standards. The appointment is for 3 years with the possibility of renewal due to excellence and research performance. Qualifications: Successful candidates will demonstrate an exemplary scholarship in their field, Comparable with their current rank, Preference will be given to applicants that hold at least one degree in Architecture and a Ph.D. degree in Architecture or related Fields. Successful candidates will be expected to conduct cutting-edge research, collaboration with faculty members, collaboration with other universities, and/or with industry and government officials, obtain research funding from research foundations to fund the research. The researcher is expected to publish scientific publications and participate in scientific conferences, supervise Master’s theses and Ph.D. dissertations. Rank will be determined in accordance with the candidate’s record. Successful candidates that would be interested in teaching in addition to their research fellow position, may be able to do so. We are especially, but not exclusively, interested in candidates specializing in: 1. Historic Preservation, 2. History and theory, 3. Urbanism and Urban Design, 4. Building Technology and Fabrication, 5. Sustainability in Architecture and Urban Design. Applicants should submit a letter of intention, curriculum vitae, and the names of three references. Applications should be sent by email by February 1st to the dean’s office at: ar.dean.ad@technion.ac.il

Full Time Tenured/Tenure-Track Positions in Architecture. The positions are open to junior as well as senior academics. Salary and compensation will be comparable with Israeli University standards and a generous start-up fund. Qualifications: Successful candidates will demonstrate an exemplary scholarship/professional practice and teaching record in their field Comparable with their current rank. Preference will be given to applicants that hold at least one degree in Architecture and a Ph.D. degree in Architecture or related Fields. Successful candidates will be expected to conduct cutting-edge research, supervise Master’s theses and Ph.D. dissertations and teach undergraduate and graduate level courses. Rank will be determined in accordance with the candidate’s record. Teaching may be conducted in English. We are especially, but not exclusively, interested in candidates specializing in 1. Historic Preservation; 2. History and theory of Architecture; 3. Urbanism and Urban Design. Submission deadline: Applicants should submit a letter of intention, curriculum vitae, and the names of three references, by email by February 1, 2022, to the dean’s office at: ar.dean.ad@technion.ac.il.

Fellowships for promising Ph.D. students: Students with background in the sciences and research proposals at the intersection of the humanities and the sciences, as well as research proposal in any of the humanities fields will be considered. Requirements: CV, a sample of written work, two letters of reference and a research proposal (3-5 pages). Entry requirements: Master’s degree grade of 85 and above. For more info: https://graduate.technion.ac.il/en/prospective-students/ To be sent to Anat Glass: anatg@technion.ac.il; Tel: +972-4-8295786.

Open PhD position: project duration is 3.5 years (42 months). Terzis Research Lab invites applications for highly-motivated students to carry out research in the broad field of flow and transport processes in porous media. The projects include experimental, numerical and theoretical investigation of multi-phase and reactive transport in deformable and multi-porosity media. Assistant Prof. Alexandros Terzis: aterzis@technion.ac.il. Website: https://aterzis.com/

Undergraduate Student Positions include the following expected tasks: Analytical and numerical modelling; Design of experiments; Design, assembly and calibration of new experimental setups; Data acquisition and processing; Simulations. Requested Profile: * B.Sc. student in Physics, Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering or related field with at least one year remaining for graduation. * Knowledge of MATLAB and / or LabVIEW is a bonus. * A pre-existing background, or a strong desire to acquire knowledge, in several of the following subjects is essential: Multi-Physics, Turbomachinery, Heat Transfer, Acoustics and Measurement Technique Development. * High level of English language proficiency is required. * Candidates are expected to be self-motivated, hardworking and team players.

Ph.D. student with prior degrees in Mechanical, Aeronautical, Aerospace Engineering, or related field. The selected individual will conduct his research in one or more of our ongoing efforts in the turbomachinery field: • Adaptive Cycle Micro-Turbofan Engine Development, • Inverted Brayton Bottoming Cycle for Hot Gas Energy Recovery, • Additively Manufactured Micro Gas Turbines, • Economic Dispatch of a Micro-Gas Turbine CHP Generator, • Cold Flow Mixing Process in Micro-Combustors. Requested Profile: • A pre-existing solid background, or a strong desire to acquire knowledge, in the following subjects is essential: Cycle Analysis, Aero-Thermal Design of Gas Turbines, Turbomachinery Aerodynamics. • Expertise in finite element / volume solvers (such as COMSOL, ANSYS, Fluent, CFX), and proficiency in MATLAB is a strong benefit. • High level of English language proficiency is desirable. • Candidates are expected to be self-motivated, hardworking and team players.

Ph.D. student with prior degrees in Mechanical, Aeronautical, Aerospace Engineering, or related field. The selected individual will conduct his research in one or more of our ongoing efforts in the heat transfer field: • Heat Transfer and Acoustics Interactions in Wall Bounded and Separated Flows, • Thermo-Acoustics of Solids, • Advanced Thermal Management Methods for Micro Gas Turbines. Requested Profile: • A pre-existing solid background, or a strong desire to acquire knowledge, in the following subjects is essential: Basic and Applied Heat Transfer, Multiphysics Modelling, Advanced Measurement Techniques. • Expertise in finite element / volume solvers (such as COMSOL, ANSYS, Fluent, CFX), and proficiency in MATLAB is a strong benefit. • High level of English language proficiency is desirable. • Candidates are expected to be self-motivated, hardworking and team players.

Ph.D. student with prior degrees in Mechanical, Aeronautical, Aerospace Engineering, or related field. The selected individual will conduct his research in one or more of our ongoing efforts, geared towards advanced measurement techniques development: • Multispectral Infrared Thermography of Unknown-Emissivity Targets, • Multi-Hotwire High Speed Constant Temperature Anemometry, • Induction Phase Radiometry for Thermal Barrier Coating Properties Assessment. Requested Profile: • A pre-existing solid background, or a strong desire to acquire knowledge, in the following subjects is essential: Advanced Measurement Techniques, Data Processing, Radiation Heat Transfer, Multiphysics Modelling. • Expertise in finite element / volume solvers (such as COMSOL, ANSYS, Fluent, CFX), and proficiency in MATLAB is a strong benefit. • High level of English language proficiency is desirable. • Candidates are expected to be self-motivated, hardworking and team players.

ERC Postdoctoral Fellowship – Modeling Electron-Phonon Interactions in Joule-Heated Media. Requested Profile: • A pre-existing solid background, or a strong desire to acquire knowledge, in the following subjects is essential: Micro- and Nano-Scale Heat Transfer, Solid State Physics, Advanced Heat Transfer and Multiphysics Modelling, Acoustics. • Proficiency in MATLAB and expertise in finite element / volume solvers (such as COMSOL, ANSYS, Fluent, CFX) is required. • High level of English language proficiency is desirable. • Candidates are expected to be self-motivated, hardworking and team players.

ERC Postdoctoral Fellowship – requested profile: • A pre-existing solid background, or a strong desire to acquire knowledge, in the following subjects is essential: Micro- and Nano-Scale Heat Transfer, Solid State Physics, Advanced Heat Transfer and Multiphysics Modelling, Acoustics. • Proficiency in MATLAB and expertise in finite element / volume solvers (such as COMSOL, ANSYS, Fluent, CFX) is required. • High level of English language proficiency is desirable. • Candidates are expected to be self-motivated, hardworking and team players.

Open positions for PhD and postdoctoral fellows. Background in immunology , including FACS analysis is an advantage.

Funded positions for PhD and postdoctoral fellows.