{"id":6796,"date":"2026-11-10T09:39:24","date_gmt":"2026-11-10T07:39:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bio-mechanik.org\/wordpress\/?p=6796"},"modified":"2026-11-10T09:39:28","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T07:39:28","slug":"two-phd-positions-in-multiscale-bone-mineralisation-modelling-germany-and-experiments-france-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bio-mechanik.org\/wordpress\/en\/two-phd-positions-in-multiscale-bone-mineralisation-modelling-germany-and-experiments-france-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Two PhD positions in multiscale bone mineralisation \u2013 modelling (Germany) and experiments (France)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bio-mechanik.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/fau.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6782\" src=\"https:\/\/bio-mechanik.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/fau-300x41.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"41\" srcset=\"https:\/\/bio-mechanik.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/fau-300x41.png 300w, https:\/\/bio-mechanik.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/11\/fau.png 702w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>We are recruiting two PhD candidates for the French\u2013German project &#8222;Bone of Contention: Experimental and Computational Insights into Bone Mineralisation&#8220;, funded by the German DFG and the French ANR. One position is primarily computational and based in Germany; the other is primarily experimental and based in France. The two candidates will work closely together and will be co-supervised by both teams.<\/p>\n<p>Start: early 2027 | Duration: 36 months | Application deadline: 29 November 2026<\/p>\n<p><strong>THE PROJECT<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Bone remodelling and mineralisation shape the bone mineral density distribution (BMDD), a fingerprint of bone quality. Its physiological determinants remain poorly understood, and its experimental, imaging and theoretical descriptions are not yet reconciled. The project aims to address this challenge by combining experimental and modelling approaches in a coordinated way.<\/p>\n<p><strong>THE TEAM<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The positions offer a unique chance to gain international experience during your PhD by joining a team of six researchers in Germany and France, working with partners in Canada and Australia.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Germany: N. M. Castoldi and A. Papastavrou, Technische Hochschule N\u00fcrnberg Georg Simon Ohm (OHM); P. Steinmann, Friedrich-Alexander-Universit\u00e4t Erlangen-N\u00fcrnberg (FAU)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; France: V. Sansalone, T. Lemaire and S. Le Cann, Laboratoire Mod\u00e9lisation et Simulation Multi Echelle (MSME UMR 8208 CNRS), Universit\u00e9 Paris-Est Cr\u00e9teil (UPEC)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Canada: D. Cooper, University of Saskatchewan (USask)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Australia: P. Pivonka, Queensland University of Technology (QUT)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>PhD 1 \u2013 Multiscale modelling of bone mineralisation: from nanoscale transport to tissue-level mineral density distribution<\/h2>\n<p>FAU and OHM are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate for the computational position.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job description<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You will build the computational side of the framework: models that explain how the BMDD emerges from bone cell activity and mineral transport, tested against the experimental data produced within the project.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Develop and calibrate computational models of bone remodelling and mineralisation against experimental data.<\/li>\n<li>Investigate how mineral transport at the microscale influences mineralisation kinetics and bone tissue heterogeneity.<\/li>\n<li>Integrate these mechanisms into multiscale models and assess their ability to reproduce the observed BMDD.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You will work closely with a second PhD candidate in France, who generates the experimental data, and you will be co-supervised by the French and German teams. Research stays at the French partner laboratory are planned.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Requirements and desired qualifications<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An MSc degree (or equivalent) in biomedical or mechanical engineering, applied mathematics, physics or a related field, with a modelling background.<\/li>\n<li>A good background in continuum mechanics and numerical methods.<\/li>\n<li>Programming experience for numerical modelling and data analysis, for example in Python or MATLAB.<\/li>\n<li>Excellent written and spoken English; knowledge of German is an advantage but not required.<\/li>\n<li>Willingness to work in a multidisciplinary, international team.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Position details<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Start date: early 2027<\/li>\n<li>Duration: 36 months<\/li>\n<li>Salary: according to German regulations<\/li>\n<li>Location: Nuremberg\/Erlangen, Germany<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>HOW TO APPLY<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Please apply via the portal <a href=\"https:\/\/karriere.service.th-nuernberg.de\/jobposting\/c828b37f7558f1cfd6041d4b909d30d68df49ab60?ref=homepage\">https:\/\/karriere.service.th-nuernberg.de\/jobposting\/c828b37f7558f1cfd6041d4b909d30d68df49ab60?ref=homepage<\/a> by 15 November 2026. For questions contact V. Sansalone (&#x76;&#x69;&#x74;&#x74;&#111;&#114;&#105;o&#46;&#x73;&#x61;&#x6e;&#x73;&#x61;&#108;&#111;&#110;e&#64;&#x75;&#x2d;&#x70;&#x65;&#x63;&#46;&#102;&#114;) and N. M. Castoldi (&#110;&#x61;t&#97;&#x6c;i&#97;&#x2e;m&#117;&#x65;h&#108;&#x63;&#97;&#x73;&#x74;&#111;&#x6c;&#x64;&#105;&#x40;t&#104;&#x2d;n&#117;&#x65;r&#110;&#x62;e&#114;&#x67;&#46;&#x64;&#x65;)<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>PhD 2 \u2013 Multiscale experimental characterisation of bone mineralisation: from tissue age and nanostructure to mineral density distribution<\/h2>\n<p>The MSME laboratory at UPEC is seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate for the experimental position.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Job description<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>You will build the experimental side of the framework: measurements that relate mineral content in cortical bone to the age of the tissue, from individual lamellae to whole osteons and the surrounding bone.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Analyse longitudinal imaging data to characterise bone remodelling dynamics and early mineralisation kinetics.<\/li>\n<li>Contribute to in vivo experiments and research stays at the University of Saskatchewan and the Canadian Light Source.<\/li>\n<li>Combine multimodal imaging techniques to characterise bone mineralisation, composition and microstructure across scales.<\/li>\n<li>Investigate relationships between bone microstructure, mineralisation and remodelling in control and altered conditions.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>You will work closely with a second PhD candidate in Germany, who builds the computational models your data will inform, and you will be co-supervised by the French and German teams. Research stays at the German and Canadian partner institutions are planned.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Requirements and desired qualifications<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>An MSc degree (or equivalent) in biomedical or mechanical engineering, materials science, physics or a related field, with an experimental background.<\/li>\n<li>Experience in the characterisation of biological or other materials, particularly through quantitative image analysis (micro-CT, electron microscopy, Raman spectroscopy, etc).<\/li>\n<li>Programming experience for data and image analysis, for example in Python or MATLAB.<\/li>\n<li>Excellent written and spoken English; knowledge of French is an advantage.<\/li>\n<li>Willingness to work in a multidisciplinary, international team.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Position details<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Start date: early 2027<\/li>\n<li>Duration: 36 months<\/li>\n<li>Salary: according to French regulations<\/li>\n<li>Location: Cr\u00e9teil (Paris area), France<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>HOW TO APPLY <\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Please send a motivation letter, CV, academic transcripts and the contact details of two referees to both V. Sansalone (vi&#116;&#116;&#111;&#x72;&#x69;&#x6f;&#x2e;&#x73;an&#115;&#97;&#108;&#x6f;&#x6e;&#x65;&#x40;&#x75;-p&#101;&#99;&#46;&#x66;&#x72;) and N. M. Castoldi (&#x6e;&#97;&#116;&#x61;&#x6c;&#105;&#97;&#x2e;&#x6d;&#117;&#101;&#x68;&#x6c;&#99;&#97;&#x73;&#x74;&#111;&#108;&#x64;&#x69;&#64;&#116;&#x68;&#x2d;&#110;&#117;&#x65;&#x72;&#110;&#98;&#x65;&#x72;&#103;&#46;&#x64;&#x65;). Please indicate in the subject line which position you are applying for (PhD 2 \u2013 experimental). Deadline for the experimental position is the by 29 November 2026. For questions, contact the same addresses.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are recruiting two PhD candidates for the French\u2013German project &#8222;Bone of Contention: Experimental and Computational Insights into Bone Mineralisation&#8220;, funded by the German DFG and the French ANR. One position is primarily computational and based in Germany; the other is primarily experimental and based in France. 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