Postdoc in hybrid additive-subtractive manufacturing for remanufacturing

Job description

We invite applications for a postdoc position in hybrid additive + subtractive manufacturing research with a focus on repair and remanufacturing of worn-out components particularly for high temperature turbine applications.  The successful candidate will join a research team conducting cutting-edge research with the goal of helping the European manufacturing industry creating a more circular future through this focus. This will include an exciting work in terms of hardware/software use and upgrade of additive manufacturing machines to achieve optimal processing, which could be especially empowered by monitoring and computer programming in the context of circular approaches, such as manufacturing with minimal defects, repair and remanufacturing.

The candidate will work for two years on this cutting-edge topic. In addition, the candidate will contribute to other projects linked to the manufacturing for various additive and hybrid manufacturing applications. Within the two years course of this postdoc, it is expected from the applicant to:

1. combine laser wire DED with high-precision machining and develop novel strategies for repair and remanufacturing of worn-out components particularly from superalloys and stainless steels
2. implement in-situ sensors (3D scanner, thermal imaging, visual camera, etc.) and adaptive toolpath strategies to assist hybrid manufacturing.
3. develop digitally driven value chain models to estimate the environmental and economic savings of hybrid technology
4. create multiple high quality publications

What we offer

• A position at a leading technical university that generates knowledge and skills for a sustainable future
• Engaged and ambitious colleagues along with a creative, international and dynamic working environment
• Work in Stockholm, in close proximity to nature
• Guidance on relocating and settling in KTH and in Sweden 

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Qualifications

Requirements

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree. This eligibility requirement must be met no later than the time the employment decision is made.
• Doctorate degree in one of the following or related disciplines: Production and Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics and Machine Design, or equivalent.
• Fluency in English, both oral communication and writing skills as this will be required in day-to-day work.

Preferred qualifications

• A doctoral degree or an equivalent foreign degree, obtained within the last three years prior to the application deadline
• Demonstrated expertise in metal additive and/or subtractive technologies
• Expertise in CNC machining of abrasive metals such as superalloys, titanium, hard steels, etc.
• Expertise in laser metal directed energy deposition (DED)
• Knowledge and experience on calculating environmental and economic impacts
• Experience in machine construction and/or mechatronics
• Experience in simulation, modelling and CAD/CAM programming
• Demonstrated ability to create high quality publications, reports, and potentially research proposals 
• Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality
• Collaborative abilities
• Independence

Great emphasis will be placed on personal skills.

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To apply for the position

Log into KTH's recruitment system to apply for this position. You are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete according to the instructions in the ad.

The application must include:

• CV including relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• Copy of diplomas and grades from your previous university studies. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents have not been issued in any of these languages.
• Brief account of why you want to conduct research, your academic interests and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. Maximally two pages long.

Your complete application must be received at KTH no later than the last day of application, midnight CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

About the employment

The position offered is for, at the most, two years.

A position as a postdoctoral fellow is a time-limited qualified appointment focusing mainly on research, intended as a first career step after a dissertation.

Others

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