Postdoctoral Researcher in Advanced Manufacturing

Job summary

This position focuses on research in material physics and manufacturing science related to fibre-reinforced polymer composites, particularly in vacuum infusion and preform-based manufacturing for large structures. The role involves experimental investigations, material characterization, and computational modeling to enhance process understanding and quality assurance.

Qualifications

• PhD degree or equivalent in mechanical engineering, materials science, composite manufacturing, applied mechanics, process modeling, or a closely related field.
• Experience in manufacturing of fibre-reinforced polymer composites and vacuum infusion processes.
• Familiarity with experimental characterization of textile reinforcements and modeling of resin flow in porous media.
• Proficiency in programming and data analysis, particularly in Python or MATLAB.
• Strong communication skills in English for scientific publication.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experimental research on dry fibre preforms, including deformation and permeability characterization.
• Design and execute vacuum infusion experiments to analyze resin flow and process-induced defects.
• Develop and validate physics-based models for manufacturing processes.
• Contribute to digital twin and process monitoring methods to predict manufacturing defects.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary European consortium and contribute to project deliverables.
• Publish research findings in peer-reviewed journals and present at international conferences.
• Mentor MSc and PhD students in relevant fields.

Skills

• Strong interest in interdisciplinary collaboration and combining experimental and modeling approaches.
• Ability to work independently while actively contributing to a large research project.

Education

• PhD degree or equivalent in a relevant field.

Tools

• Python, MATLAB, and other relevant data analysis tools.