[Germany] Ph.D. student position, Adhesion and mechanics of polymerfilms

Ph.D. student position, Adhesion and mechanics of polymerfilms

Working group „Scanning Probe Microscopy and Nanotechnology“ Division „Tribology and Wear Protection“

Department „Materials Protection and Surface Technology“ BAM - Federal Institute for Materials Research and Testing, Berlin, GermanyPh.D. student position „Adhesion and mechanics of polymerfilmsClosing date: May 4th, 2009Experiments will deal with the influence of the polymer-substrate-adhesion on the mechanical properties of thin polymer layers. They will comprise different sample preparations, in order to vary the adhesion between the polymer film and the substrate, the application of various methods for the quantitative estimation of the adhesion, and the analysis of the mechanical properties of the polymer thin films via force-distance-curves, in order to determine quantitatively the influence of the adhesion. The scheduled experiments have important theoretical implications in the field of confined polymers. Moreover, this subject is also very relevant for possible applications in the field of adhesives and coatings.

Preference will be given to applicants (M.Sc./Diploma) in Physics, Chemistry or related fields. Experience with scanning probe microscopy, surface preparation and analysis, polymer physics and chemistry are advantageous.A basic knowledge of German language would be appreciated, English is required. The supervisor of the PhD work will be Priv. Doz. Dr. habil. Brunero Cappella.

Information can be gathered by telephone (++49 30 8104 3343) or by email

(brunero.cappella@bam.de).

Applications including cv (photo) must be sent by mail or email before

04.05.2009 to:

Priv. Doz. Dr. habil. B. Cappella

BAM VI.25 (UE)

Unter den Eichen 87

12205 Berlin

Germany