Postdoc in additive manufacturing

Join a team with strong national and international network in the field of the rapidly expanding area additive manufacturing, with unique opportunities to develop you skills and knowledge and make a difference for the future by contributing to the sustainable development involving a technology for manufacture of tomorrow. 

Information about the division and the research
The main competencies at the Department of Industrial and Materials Science are found in the areas of: Human-Technology Interaction, Form and Function, Modeling and Simulation, Product Development, Materials, Production and in the interaction between these areas.The research develops the industrial process, from need to finished product while creating added value. To combine skills throughout the whole chain distinguishes the department both nationally and internationally. Here we gather internationally prominent researchers, in dynamic and outstanding research environments, as well as in national and international research networks. The details of the departmental research activities may be found here.

The Division of Materials and Manufacture is part of the Department of Industrial and Materials Science. The division addresses research questions related to additive manufacturing, powder technology, surface engineering, 2D-materials like graphene, surface coatings, nanomaterials, metal cutting and grinding. The division is the host for the national competence centre CAM2 (Centre for Additive Manufacturing - Metals. Connected to this centre, a number of prioritized research areas are launched and developed. Among the basic research areas, the CAM2 centre also takes the next step in development of new materials for additive manufacturing (AM) and design for AM. The division is also active in the new competence centre TECH4H2, where application focus of additive manufacturing of metals is included. The AM activities at the division already involves among the largest groups in AM across Europe with senior researchers, post-docs, PhD students, and we now are seeking a post-doc with interest in metal additive manufacturing, in particular Laser Based Powder Bed Fusion (LB-PBF) with particular emphasis of design for additive manufacturing from a manufacturability perspective. We welcome applicants with background in metal LB-PBF, including pre-processing and design for AM, process development and materials characterization, with particular reference to, but not exclusive to, AM of Ni-base superalloys.

Major responsibilities
Your major responsibility as postdoc is to perform your own research in a research group. The position may also include teaching on undergraduate and master's levels as well as supervising of master's and/or PhD students to a certain extent. Another important aspect involves collaboration within academia, industry and society at large. The position also involves coordination of specific research projects in the frame of AM. The position is meritorious for future research duties within academia as well as industry/the public sector. You will be working with the process and materials development of laser base powder bed fusion (LB-PBF) with particular emphasis on design for AM with particular reference to Ni-base superalloys, and other high alloy materials like austenitic stainless steel.

Qualifications
To qualify for the position of postdoc, you must have a PhD in materials science, material mechanics and/or production engineering, the degree should generally not be older than three years. Priority will be given to candidates with relevant background in metal additive manufacturing.

Skills in CAD, powder-bed fusion technology, materials characterisation, microscopy, etc., are considered as merits. You are expected to be somewhat accustomed to teaching and project management, and to demonstrate good potential within research and education.

The position requires sound verbal and written communication skills in English. Swedish is not a requirement but Chalmers offers Swedish courses.

Contract terms
This postdoc position is a full-time temporary employment for two years.

We offer
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg. 
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Chalmers aims to actively improve our gender balance. We work broadly with equality projects, for example the GENIE Initiative on gender equality for excellence. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Application procedure
To apply, please go to: https://www.chalmers.se/en/about-chalmers/Working-at-Chalmers/Vacancies/Pages/default.aspx?rmpage=job&rmjob=10323


Application deadline: 15 April 2022.