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Exploring commercial SiC ceramic powder and sintering additivesDevelopment of SiC thermoplastic feedstocks for FDM printingProgramming of an existing hybrid FDM printing machine, including printing and milling devicesModelling and optimization of the debinding processSimulation-based design of mechanical metamaterials to achieve high specific stiffness and strength, energy dissipation, and damage resistanceMorphological, microstructural, and mechanical characterization of the 3D printed metamaterials Your profile
You have a PhD in mechanical engineering, ceramics or a similar field. Previous experience with one or more of the following topics is required: Processing of SiC-based ceramics, sintering of SiC-based ceramics, microstructural and mechanical characterization, programming of machines, modeling and simulation with Ansys, Abaqus, Comsol or similar software. The experimental nature of the work requires a very high level of experimental skills. You need to program the hybrid printer and possibly modify the device to be able achieve more freedom in printing and milling of the 3D printed SiC-based structures. You are a team player and your strengths include taking personal responsibility, excellence and flexibility to work and deliver results. The candidate should have excellent written and oral communication skills in English. Knowledge of German is beneficial, but not mandatory.