Research Assistant (postdoc) in the field of additivemanufacturing of metals

The School of Mechanical Engineering and Safety Engineering,Chair of Materials for Additive Manufacturing, invites applicationsfor a position as Research Assistant (postdoc) in the field ofadditive manufacturing of metals This position is to be filled assoon as possible up to 3 years and with 100 % of the tariff workinghours (part-time is possible, please state when applying whetheryou would also be interested in a part-time job). Salary : E 13 TV-LProfessional and personal requirements : You have successfullycompleted a master-s degree as well as a doctorate in materialsscience, mechanical engineering, physics or similar, are interestedin additive manufacturing of metallic materials and would like togain further qualifications in your postdoc phase. If you meet thefollowing requirements, we look forward to receiving yourapplication : Extensive experience in the field of additivemanufacturing of metals (PBF, DED) and / or materials testing(mechanical properties) Very good knowledge of the materialsscience of metals and a good understanding of physics Enthusiasmfor working in research and experience in handling complex systemsand equipment High degree of independence, self-motivation,reliability and initiative Self-organization skills, ability towork in a team and good communication skills Very good Englishlanguage skills (oral and written) Very good written expression Thefollowing are also desirable : Experience in submitting applicationsto national and international funding agencies Scientificpublications beyond the topic of the doctoral thesis Germanlanguage skills Responsibilities and duties : You will be employedto work independently on research topics in the field of additivemanufacturing of powder-based metallic and intermetallic materials.Your work will focus either on material or process development. Youwill be jointly responsible for the expansion and maintenance ofthe laboratory equipment, take on organizational tasks, regularlytake part in meetings and actively exchange ideas with partners.Other tasks that await you are Documentation, publication andpresentation of scientific research results Creative developmentand pursuit of new research approaches through to the submission ofproposals Interdisciplinary collaboration in our international teamParticipation in teaching (in the amount of 4 LVS) We offerflexible working hours, a pleasant working atmosphere in amotivated team and close scientific supervision, and will supportyou in achieving your further goals. The position offers theprospect of developing into a group leader or habilitation. You canfind information about our chair at : https : / / mam.uni-wuppertal.de / en / . Upgrading (TV-L 14) is possibledepending on assigned tasks. Please include a short cover letterwith your application, stating your professional interests andgoals as well as previous experience. This is a qualificationposition in the sense of the Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz(WissZeitVG), which serves to support a Habilitation program. Theposition is temporary for the duration of the Habilitation process,but initially up to 3 years. An extension for the completion of theHabilitation is possible within the time limits of the WissZeitVG.Prof. Dr. Bilal Gökce will answer your questions about the position([email protected]). Reference code : 24289 Applicationsincluding all relevant credentials (motivation letter, CV, proof ofsuccessful graduation and PhD, job references) should be addressedto Prof. Dr. Bilal Gökce and solely submitted via the online portalof the University of Wuppertal : https : / / stellenausschreibungen.uni-wuppertal.de. Kindly note, thatincomplete applications will not be considered. Applications frompersons of any gender and from persons with severe disabilities arehighly welcome. In accordance with the Gender Equality Act of NorthRhine-Westphalia women will be given preferential considerationunless there are compelling reasons in favour of an applicant whois not female. The same applies to applications from disabledpersons, who will be given preference in the case of equalsuitability. Application deadline : 2024-12-24