The Chair for Computational Analysis of Technical Systems at the RWTH Aachen University seeks a 75% scientific co-worker (BAT IIa salary scale). The position will support the German Science Foundation focus program SPP 1253 ``Optimization with PDEs'' project ``Shape Optimization for Artificial Blood Pumps''.

The candidate is expected to conduct research leading to a doctoral thesis in the area of shape optimization problems in computational design of implantable blood pumps.

For more details, please see:
http://www.cats.rwth-aachen.de:8080/jobs/spp1253-ad.pdf

Applications are being reviewed now. The position is expected to be filled in the second half of 2006. Application materials and inquiries should be directed to:
Prof. Marek Behr ( ).