The successful candidate will be responsible for: 1.      Develop the numerical and analytical tools required to design these tunable random architectures and predict the mechanical behavior of the resulting metamaterials (elastic moduli, yield strength, toughness). 2.      Use these tools to develop new brick-and-mortar architectures inspired by osteoderms, combining lightness, hardness, and toughness in unprecedented ways. She/he will play a central role in directing and carrying out the above program, drawing on the skills present in the two partner groups. More generally, she/he will also benefit from the ecosystem developed around the PEPR DIADEM and the ADAM project. Its results will be disseminated via scientific publications, conference presentations, and even patenting if the application potential lends itself to this.