PhD position on Advanced techniques for Dimensional Metrology 4.0

Updated: over 2 years ago
Deadline: 01 Sep 2021

(ref. BAP-2021-654)

Laatst aangepast : 18/08/2021

The Manufacturing Processes and Systems (MaPS) group at the Department of Mechanical Engineering of KU Leuven, stands for the study of techniques, methods and devices that are used to manufacture parts of products and systems based on in-depth knowledge of the material-tool interaction and derived machine structures. Systematic data monitoring, analysis and management is used in this context, targeting system optimisation. Product specification, modelling, process planning and quality control are integrated aspects of the product-production cycle, for which the sustainability dimension is considered in a life cycle approach. This results in innovative manufacturing processes and systems that are developed in close collaboration with industrial partners. The team of manufacturing metrology research line in the MaPS investigates, develops, optimizes and implements measurement solutions for manufacturing quality control. The group’s expertise covers surface and 3D coordinate metrology using tactile and optical probes as well as X-ray Computed Tomography (CT).


Project

The KU Leuven Manufacturing Metrology group is continuously looking for good candidates willing to embark on a PhD trajectory in the field of Advanced techniques for Dimensional Metrology 4.0. Fields of interest relate to the development of algorithms and hardware for dimensional and surface metrology (tactile, optical, X-ray CT), as well as the integration of these techniques in a digital manufacturing environment.  


Profile

Successful candidates:

  • hold a master’s in engineering or any other comparable study with a solid mathematical and/or physics background
  • have a profound interest in the field
  • have a working experience with coding in Matlab/Python/…,
  • like to  work in a multidisciplinary team of international researchers,
  • have a creative and problem-solving mindset and take initiative to conduct cutting-edge research in close collaboration with industry,
  • are fluent in English (both spoken and written) or willing to improve their language skills.

Offer

KU Leuven is among the top universities in Europe (ranked 48th in general and 45th in engineering according to Times Higher Education world university ranking) and the research performed in the Manufacturing Metrology group is renown in the scientific community (with 3 fellows of CIRP - International Academy for Production Engineering).

We offer:

  • a research position in a renown research group at the cross-roads of numerical simulation, applied mathematics, mechanical engineering and computational mechanics in close contact with key industrial partners,
  • an attractive salary package, complemented with multiple benefits (health insurance, access to university infrastructure and sports facilities, etc.),
  • a thorough scientific education,
  • the opportunity to participate at international conferences and the possibility to spend a research stay at one of our international contacts,
  • to work towards obtaining a PhD degree from a highly-ranked university and become a well-trained, independent researcher.

We encourage everyone to apply for the position. Since KU Leuven carries out an equal opportunity and diversity policy, we strive for full gender balance.


Interested?

For more information please contact Prof. dr. ir. Wim Dewulf, tel.: +32 16 37 28 81, mail: [email protected].


KU Leuven seeks to foster an environment where all talents can flourish, regardless of gender, age, cultural background, nationality or impairments. If you have any questions relating to accessibility or support, please contact us at [email protected].



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