Research Associate – Laser Ablation and Surface Functionalization with the option of a PhD thesis at ETH Zurich
100%, Zurich, fixed-term
inspire AG is the leading Swiss competence center for product innovation and advanced manufacturing. As a strategic partner of ETH Zurich, our mission is to transfer knowledge and technology from research to Swiss machine, electrical and metal industries.
The research group Laser Material Processing at inspire offers in collaboration with the Advanced Manufacturing Laboratory (AML) at ETH Zurich the position of a Research Associate in the field of Laser Ablation and Surface Functionalization.
Project background
Our research group uses pulsed lasers to process metals as well as ceramics and to functionalize their surfaces. The advantages of pulsed laser processing are that all materials can be processed with high precision and force-free. In addition, new surface functions can be realized selectively, without the use of chemicals or masking.
Job description
The main goal of your work is the development of laser processes to manufacture new products or add new functionalities. The research is part of multi-annual industrial research projects and includes the development of processes and processing strategies with pulsed lasers and methods for materials characterization.
Your tasks:
- Develop new laser processes and processing strategies in industry projects
- Plan and perform experiments (DoE) in a laser laboratory
- Transfer of newly developed processes to products
- Analysis and testing of the new products
- Improvement of laser machining setups in a laser laboratory
Your profile
- CH/EU/EFTA citizenship or a valid work permit for Switzerland
- Master’s degree (university) in mechanical engineering, mechatronics, material science, or similar.
- Excellent grades to meet the requirements for doctoral studies at ETH Zurich
- Preferably knowledge of laser material processing
- Knowledge in the design, assembly, and operation of precision machines is a plus.
- Interest in materials science and analysis (e.g., microscopy, SEM/EDX)
- A good knowledge (written/oral) of English is a must. Knowledge of German is beneficial.
- Highly self-organized and structured way of working and solution orientation
- High motivation and willingness to learn new skills
- High level of teamwork, positive work attitude and creativity
- for PhD applicants: willingness to teach (max. 20%)
Your workplace
Your workplace
We offer
We offer a full-time scientific assistant position with the option of a PhD thesis at ETH Zurich. Through the close cooperation with our project partners, you will quickly establish contacts within the Swiss industry, and in our young team you will work at the forefront of today's knowledge in laser material processing.
Curious? So are we.
Please send your full application (cover letter, transcripts, CV, references) with reference ”RA-LA” to Dr. Timo Schudeleit, Head of Laser Material Processing, inspire AG ([email protected] ). Please also visit our websites www.inspire.ch and https://advanced-manufacturing.ethz.ch/ .
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