Senior research engineer in additive manufacturing of metals

Published: 2024-02-14

The initiative for additive manufacturing at the Ångström laboratory (AM@Å) aims to strengthen research and education on additive manufacturing within the Disciplinary Domain of Science and Technology at Uppsala University. The initiative runs a research infrastructure for additive manufacturing (3D printing) that gathers equipment for the entire value chain from synthesis of precursor materials, via printing, to post processing and characterisation of printed materials.

We are currently in an expansion phase, connected to new long-term funding for equipment and the creation of a national research infrastructure (WISE Additive), where the AM lab at the Ångström laboratory will be one of three nodes together with Chalmers and Linköping university.

You will be an important part of the expansion and running of our AM lab. AM@Å does not lead any research, but you will work with supporting researchers and research at several different departments and research groups, as well as working with people from industry and other academic partners.

Work duties
The tasks for the position will include:

• Responsibility for running and maintaining laboratory premises.
• Responsibility for running and maintaining technical equipment connected to additive manufacturing, such as 3D-printers of metal (possibly also other materials), equipment for post processing, as well as powder synthesis and characterisation. Also some equipment for characterisation for printed materials (such as optical microscopy and X-ray tomography).
• Responsibility for internal and external assignments, and booking of equipment including reporting.
• Responsible for purchase of technical equipment, chemicals, and consumables for the lab. This includes procurements, as needed.
• Chemical manager.
• Participation in work with external contacts and out-reach.
• Some education connected to additive manufacturing, including introduction to equipment and methods for new PhD students and thesis workers.

 Qualification requirements
Doctoral degree in materials science or adjacent field, or similar competence that the employer deems equivalent.

Documented, multi-year experience and competence within additive manufacturing of metallic materials.

The applicant must be able to take full responsibility for and lead sub projects, have good collaborative skills, work independently, have initiative, and work in a structured manner.

The position requires good communication skills in English, both spoken and written, as well as the ability to work in a supportive role.

Additional qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in handling, characterisation, and / or synthesis of metallic powders is an advantage.
• Documented experience and competence within additive manufacturing of polymeric and / or ceramic materials is an advantage.
• Knowledge and experience of materials characterisation is an advantage, particularly X-ray tomography.
• Experience of procurement of equipment and development of laboratories is an advantage.
• Good communication skills in Swedish, spoken and written is an advantage.
• Experience of teaching is an advantage.

We will place  large emphasis on your personal qualities, and it is important that you are pedagogical, structured, and can work meticulously and effectively both individually and in a group. We assume that you are of a responsible character, have a genuine interest in materials science and 3D printing, and enjoy a supportive role.

Large emphasis will be placed on the ability to conduct and develop work tasks, the ability to contribute to a positive development of the activities, as well as the ability to work well within academia and industry.

Application
Your application must include:
-A short letter describing yourself, and why you are suitable for the position.
-CV (max 2 pages)
-List of publications
-Copies of relevant university degree(s)
-Name and contact details to at least two reference persons.

About the employment
The employment is a permanent position (probationary period 6 months may be applied) . Scope of employment 100 %. Starting date as soon as possible or as agreed upon. Placement: Uppsala

For further information on the position, please contact: Professor Cecilia Persson [email protected] or associate professor Erik Lewin [email protected]

Please submit your application no later than  March 6th 2024, UFV-PA 2024/220.

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Placement: Department of Materials Science and Engineering

Type of employment: Full time , Permanent position

Pay: Individual salary

Number of positions: 1

Working hours: 100%

Town: Uppsala

County: Uppsala län

Country: Sweden

Union representative: Seko Universitetsklubben [email protected]
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Number of reference: UFV-PA 2024/220

Last application date: 2024-03-06

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