Postdoctoral Research Associate in Additive Manufacturing and Advanced Materials Characterisation
Core
Conduct experimental research on metallic additive manufacturing (powder bed fusion) and investigate processing-microstructure-property relationships using advanced characterisation techniques.
Role type
Postdoctoral Research Associate (Materials Science/Engineering)
Builds
Research outcomes, publications, and presentations for a multi-institutional program involving industry partners and students.
Domain
Aerospace, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Additive Manufacturing
Required skills
Metallic additive manufacturing expertise, Powder bed fusion processing, Advanced materials characterisation (SEM, EBSD, TEM, PFIB, atom probe tomography), Physical metallurgy, Experimental methodology development
Preferred skills
High-impact publication record, Multidisciplinary collaboration
Technologies
SEM, EBSD, TEM, PFIB, atom probe tomography
Responsibilities
Undertake experimental research in metallic additive manufacturing, Investigate processing-microstructure-property relationships, Conduct microstructural/crystallographic/chemical analysis, Develop and optimise AM process parameters and post-processing, Collaborate with students and industry partners, Disseminate research through publications and conferences