Postdoctoral position in multi-material additive manufacturing of functional materials

8 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

University of Twente (UT)

Research Field

Technology

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Netherlands

Application Deadline

29 Feb 2024 - 22:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Not Applicable

Hours Per Week

40.0

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

We develop and investigate the fundamental science and engineering of energy materials via additive manufacturing with the aim to tailor and control correlated functions related to thermodynamics, kinetics, and transport, including providing surfaces for thermochemical or electrochemical reactions, conducting electrons and heat, and distributing fluids.

In this project, we aim to manufacture and functionalize 3D-printed structures to create innovative energy materials for heat transfer and or/electrochemical reactions. The materials include multiple metals and ceramic-based composites.

Your role will be to advance current additive manufacturing techniques and conduct innovative research in multi-material additive manufacturing, develop and optimize processes for creating functional materials, explore applications in electrochemical and heat transfer domains, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to achieve research goals, and publish research findings in reputable journals and present at conferences

Requirements
Specific Requirements

• We are looking for an enthusiastic, professional, and ambitious colleague, with the following profile
• You have a Ph.D. in materials science, mechanical engineering, or related fields
• You have a strong and demonstrable background in Additive Manufacturing
• Experience with electrochemical and/or heat transfer applications is highly desirable
• You have a strong background in materials characterization and analysis.
• Proven track record of publishing in peer-reviewed journals
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• You are proficient in English

Additional Information
Benefits

• As a postdoc researcher at UT, you will be appointed to a full-time position for 18 months. You will join a very stimulating and exciting scientific environment
• Your salary and associated conditions are in accordance with the collective labor agreement for Dutch universities (CAO-NU)
• Gross salary between € 3.877,- and € 5.090,- per month depending on experience and qualifications
• There are excellent benefits including a holiday allowance of 8% of the gross annual salary, an end-of-year bonus of 8.3%
• A solid pension scheme
• A minimum of 29 holidays per year in case of full-time employment

Additional comments

Are you interested in this position? Please send your application via the 'Apply now' button below before March 1, 2024, and include (all in one pdf):

• Curriculum Vitae (including contact information for at least two academic references).
• A motivation letter explaining your interest in the topic of the research, your skills toward the goals of the project, and your personal traits (maximum one page).

For more information regarding this position, you are welcome to contact Dr. Davoud Jafari ([email protected] ).

The first (online) job interviews will take place on March 7, 2024.

Website for additional job details

https://www.academictransfer.com/337541/

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Universiteit Twente

Country

Netherlands

City

Enschede

Postal Code

7522NB

Street

Drienerlolaan 5

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

https://www.academictransfer.com/en/337541/postdoctoral-position-in-multi-mater…

Contact

City

Enschede

Website

http://www.universiteittwente.nl/

Street

Drienerlolaan 5

Postal Code

7522 NB

STATUS: EXPIRED