Postdoctoral Fellow (DIAMETER Project)

• Based in Barcelona, collaborative and dynamic international team

• High level in English and working rights in Spain

• Full time, continuing with hybrid working arrangements

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications

RMIT Europe is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow whose primary focus will be to deliver on RMIT Europe’s objectives under the DIAMETER project (Demonstration of a sustainable circular-by-design manufacturing system based on additive manufacturing) funded by the EU Horizon Europe Funding Programme.

DIAMETER aims to facilitate the implementation of a circular economy within the metal manufacturing sector through the development of hybrid manufacturing systems based on additive manufacturing. The Consortium will develop a set of digital tools to improve the design, optimise the manufacturing process and ease the implementation of circularity strategies (remanufacturing, refurbishing, repairing and recycling) by the additive manufacturing industry.

RMIT Europe (under the coordination of RMIT University, Australia) will be leading the following tasks:

• Simulation of the Additive Manufacturing (AM) and machining processes. Provide data for the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), on the power, feedstock and gas consumption, and gas emissions. Development of volumetric simulations of the manufactured parts and simulations of the processes by the finite element method.

• Development of a tool to help manufacturer in their design-for-manufacturing to increase the circularity of the manufacturing system. Using the circularity-driven LCA algorithm, the AI-assisted tool will evaluate the design that will affect the repair/refurbishment/reuse/recycling possibilities and compare impacts using the AI-assisted circularity-driven algorithm.

To be successful in this position, you will have:

• Demonstrated ability to develop computational models of manufacturing processes with a preference for additive manufacturing

• Experience in machine learning methods and integration into hybrid modelling systems

• Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate research concepts and results in high-quality research outlets, in grant applications, and to research stakeholders.

• Demonstrated project management skills, and ability to deliver project outcomes on time.

• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills in multi-disciplinary research teams.

• Ability to work in a team

About us.

RMIT Europe Innovation Hub is the European subsidiary for one of the main Universities in Australia, with 10.000+ employees worldwide and 2 billion euros revenue per year. We landed in Europe 10 years ago and lately have been growing at a fast peace, with 50 team members, and a constant stream of visits from some of our colleagues in Australia. Our mission is to act as a gateway between Europe and Australia and make an impact in the region through research, innovation and lifelong learning.

What we offer.

• 37 hour work week

• 26 days annual leave plus 4 personal leave days

• Hybrid work scheme

• Free coffee, weekly free fruit

• Flexible salary benefits (meals, transport, healthcare, kindergarten)

• 6 months parental leave

For more details, please see the position description link below.

Position Description – Postdoctoral Fellow (DIAMETER Project)

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Applications Close:
27 Aug 2024 11.59 pm

RMIT Europe is the European hub of RMIT University, one of Australia's largest tertiary institutions. Based in Barcelona, we're focused on expanding RMIT’s reputation as a global university of technology, design and enterprise.