PhD-student in laser metal Additive Manufacturing – Process development

Luleå University of Technology experiences rapid growth with world-leading expertise within several research domains. We shape the future through innovative education and groundbreaking research results and drawing on our location in the Arctic region, we create global societal benefit. Our scientific and artistic research and education are carried out in close collaboration with international, national and regional companies, public actors and leading universities. Luleå University of Technology has an annual turnover of SEK 1.9 billion. Today, we have 1,815 staff and 19,155 students.

In the coming years, multi-billion investments will be made in large projects in Northern Sweden to create a fossil-free society both nationally and globally. Luleå University of Technology is involved in several of these cutting-edge research projects and in the societal transformation that they entail. We offer a broad range of courses and study programmes to match the skills in demand. We hope that you will help us to build the sustainable companies and societies of the future.

The Division of Product and Production Development at Luleå University of Technology initiates new research projects, enabling the employment of up to 3 PhD-students. Here you will be part of a cooperative research team that provides a friendly atmosphere, high scientific level and the opportunities for personal development.

Subject description
Manufacturing Systems Engineering is concerned with the individual processes and techniques involved in the manufacture of entire systems for industrial production, as well as their design. An important area is laser materials processing.

The division focuses on research in laser materials processing, particularly laser welding and Additive Manufacturing as well as teaching in manufacturing and production.

Project description
As a PhD-student, you will participate in different research projects aiming for a deep process understanding of laser material processing techniques. The initial project will focus on laser powder melting for Additive Manufacturing (3D-printing) processes, embedded in an EU project (EIT RawMaterials) with partners from Ireland, Sweden and Italy.

Within the starting project, you will design a new component for powder sheet application and integrate it into a process demonstration setup at Luleå University of Technology. Furthermore, the new powder sheet application process will be investigated, and process parameter sets will be developed using advanced camera observation monitoring in the high power laser laboratory to understand the material melting and metal transfer into a new structure. Later, you will support the industrial implementation of the system.

Duties
As a PhD student your main task will be to perform experimental and theoretical research in the field of laser materials processing, which will be published in peer-reviewed international journals and at major national and international conferences, finally collected and condensed in a PhD-thesis to be defended. The position will include assistance in department duties, teaching in production engineering and support in the allocated projects.

Qualifications
University graduation (MSc or equivalent) in Materials Science, Physics, Mechanical Engineering or a similar technical subject. Strong interest, curiosity and passion for research are prerequisites along with personal qualities relevant for postgraduate education, such as presentation and communication skills and analytical thinking ability. A high level of English, written and spoken, is expected. Foreign candidates are expected to be interested in getting familiar with the Swedish language during the first two years of the PhD employment. A continuing academic career at Luleå University of Technology can be an opportunity for further development.

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Employment as a PhD student is limited to 4 years, teaching and other department duties may be added with max 20%. Placement: Luleå University of Technology, Luleå, Sweden. Starting: according to agreement (preferably at project start March/April 2023).

For further information about the position, please contact Jörg Volpp, Associate Professor, +46 920 49 3969, [email protected]    

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Union representatives:SACO-S Kjell Johansson (+46)920-49 1529 [email protected] , OFR-S Lars Frisk, (+46)920-49 1792 [email protected]

In case of different interpretations of the English and Swedish versions of this announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence.

APPLICATION
We prefer that you apply for this position by clicking on the apply button below. The application should include a CV, personal letter and copies of verified diplomas from high school and universities. Mark your application with the reference number below. Your application, including diplomas, must be written in English or Swedish.

Closing date for applications: December 19, 2022
Reference number: 4293-2022

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