Postdoc & PhD Student Positions

 👨‍🎓👩‍🎓 Postdoc Position (DO NOT APPLY ON LINKEDIN -- SEE HOW TO APPLY BELOW):

This fully-funded opportunity focuses on developing #physicalAI through research on the multifunctionality of soft ionic materials. You will work on Soft Ionic #MaterialEngineering and

#3DPrinting for #SoftRobotics.

The position involves:

- Affiliation and research at Ben-Gurion University of the Negev (BGU) in Israel as part of an Israel Science Foundation (#ISF) funded project.

- A 3-month collaborative research period at Northwestern University’s Robotic Matter Lab (U.S.).

Your Profile:

We are looking for a talented and motivated postdoc with a track record of excellence.

❗ MUST HAVEs ❗ :

- Strong research background in materials AND 3D-printing AND soft robotics.

- First-author Q1 publications in these areas.

- Expertise in soft ionic materials (e.g., ionogels, eutectogels).

- Experience with dispersions of conductive particles in polymer matrices.

- Knowledge of rheology and rheological measurements ‼️

- Hands-on experience with DIW and VPP 3D-printing techniques.

Previous internships or research experience in leading groups globally, outside your main PhD research, on topics related to soft robotics, 3D-printing, rheology, or materials science of soft matter – a big advantage.

What to Expect:

You will perform your research at two cutting-edge labs:

- Physical AI (PAI) Lab, Ben-Gurion University (Beer Sheva, Israel): Your base location and primary research affiliation.

- Robotic Matter Lab, Northwestern University (U.S.): A 3-month collaboration to explore 3D-printable ionic materials.

Learn more about the labs:

PAI Lab: https://www.labpai.com/

Robotic Matter Lab: https://lnkd.in/dH_YQj5g

How to Apply:

Send your application to Dr. Aslan Miriyev in a SINGLE EMAIL: [email protected]. Email Subject: "Postdoc Candidate for 3DP Ionic Materials."

Include all the following documents ❗:

1. A letter of motivation (include your earliest availability for the position).

2. Full CV, including your current position, address, and publication list (mandatory: include journal rankings and impact factors for each paper).

3. A list of 3 references who can provide recommendation letters (with full details).

4. Full PDFs of two select publications.

#PhD opportunities @ the PAI lab:

https://lnkd.in/dsdc4yKG