Research Assistant (Post-Doc) in the field of additive manufacturing of metals

Research Assistant (Post-Doc) in the field of additive manufacturing of metals

The University of Wuppertal is a dynamic, networked and research-oriented campus university. Collectively, more than 25,000 researchers, academic staff and students face the challenges of science, education, culture, economics, society, technology and the environment.

The school of Mechanical Engineering and Safety Engineering, Chair of Materials Science and Additive Manufacturing, invites applications.

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 (with 4 LVS)

You have successfully completed a master of science and a doctorate in materials science, mechanical engineering or physics, are passionate about additive manufacturing of metallic materials and would like to gain further qualifications in your postdoc phase.

If you fully meet all of the following mandatory requirements, we look forward to receiving your application:

• extensive documented hands-on experience in the field of additive manufacturing of metals (PBF, DED)
• extensive experience in material analysis and/or materials testing
• 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 and good German language skills
• 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

This is a qualification position within the meaning of the Academic Fixed-Term Contract Act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz – WissZeitVG), which can be filled to promote scientific or artistic qualification. The duration of the employment contract shall be appropriate to the desired academic qualification.

• Friendly working environment
• Flexible working hours and hybrid working
• 30 days of leave
• Family-friendly working conditions
• Occupational health management and University Sports
• Working in an international context
• Large offer of continuing education courses
• Company pension scheme

The University of Wuppertal is an equal opportunity employer. Applications from persons of any gender and persons with disabilities as well as persons with an equivalent status are highly welcome. In accordance with the Gender Equality Act of North Rhine-Westphalia, women will be given preferential consideration unless there are compelling reasons in favour of an applicant who is not female. The same applies to applications from disabled persons, who will be given preference in the case of equal suitability.

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:

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