The School of Mechanical Engineering and Safety Engineering, Chair of Materials for Additive Manufacturing,
invites applications for
a position as
Research Assistant (postdoc) in the field of additive manufacturing of metals
This position is to be filled as soon as possible up to 3 years and with 100 % of the tariff working hours (part-time is possible, please state when applying whether you would also be interested in a part-time job).
Salary: E 13 TV-L
You will be employed to work independently on research topics in the field of additive manufacturing of powder-based metallic and intermetallic materials. Your work will focus either on material or process development. You will be jointly responsible for the expansion and maintenance of the laboratory equipment, take on organizational tasks, regularly take part in meetings and actively exchange ideas with partners.
Other tasks that await you are
- Documentation, publication and presentation of scientific research results
- Creative development and pursuit of new research approaches through to the submission of proposals
- Interdisciplinary collaboration in our international team
- Participation in teaching (in the amount of 4 LVS)
You have successfully completed a master-s degree as well as a doctorate in materials science, mechanical engineering, physics or similar, are interested in additive manufacturing of metallic materials and would like to gain further qualifications in your postdoc phase.
If you meet the following requirements, we look forward to receiving your application:
- Extensive experience in the field of additive manufacturing of metals (PBF, DED) and/or materials testing (mechanical properties)
- Very good knowledge of the materials science of metals and a good understanding of physics
- Enthusiasm for working in research and experience in handling complex systems and equipment
- High degree of independence, self-motivation, reliability and initiative
- Self-organization skills, ability to work in a team and good communication skills
- Very good English language skills (oral and written)
- Very good written expression
The following are also desirable:
- Experience in submitting applications to national and international funding agencies
- Scientific publications beyond the topic of the doctoral thesis
- German language skills
We offer flexible working hours, a pleasant working atmosphere in a motivated team and close scientific supervision, and will support you in achieving your further goals. The position offers the prospect of developing into a group leader or habilitation. You can find information about our chair at our website1.
Upgrading (TV-L 14) is possible depending on assigned tasks.
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