Research Assistant (postdoc) in the field of additive manufacturing of metals

The School of Mechanical Engineering and Safety Engineering, Chair of Materials for Additive Manufacturing,

invites applications for

a position as

Research Assistant (postdoc) in the field of additive manufacturing of metals

This position is to be filled as soon as possible up to 3 years and with 100 % of the tariff working hours (part-time is possible, please state when applying whether you would also be interested in a part-time job).

Salary: E 13 TV-L

Professional and personal requirements:

You have successfully completed a master-s degree as well as a doctorate in materials science, mechanical engineering, physics or similar, are interested in additive manufacturing of metallic materials and would like to gain further qualifications in your postdoc phase.

If you meet the following requirements, we look forward to receiving your application:

• Extensive experience in the field of additive manufacturing of metals (PBF, DED) and/or materials testing (mechanical properties)
• 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 language skills (oral and written)
• 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
• German language skills

Responsibilities and duties:

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 (in the amount of 4 LVS)

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:

Upgrading (TV-L 14) is possible depending on assigned tasks.

Please include a short cover letter with your application, stating your professional interests and goals as well as previous experience.

This is a qualification position in the sense of the Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz (WissZeitVG), which serves to support a Habilitation program. The position is temporary for the duration of the Habilitation process, but initially up to 3 years. An extension for the completion of the Habilitation is possible within the time limits of the WissZeitVG.

Prof. Dr. Bilal Gökce will answer your questions about the position ().

Reference code: 24289

Applications including all relevant credentials (motivation letter, CV, proof of successful graduation and PhD, job references) should be addressed to Prof. Dr. Bilal Gökce and solely submitted via the online portal of the University of Wuppertal: . Kindly note, that incomplete applications will not be considered.

Applications from persons of any gender and from persons with severe disabilities 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.

Application deadline: 2024-12-24