Research Associate - Additive Manufacturing of Metals

Full or part time (please express your preference at the time of application), fixed term for 12 months.

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Here’s more about the role and what we’re looking for:
We are looking for an engineer or scientist with proven experience in Additive Manufacturing, in particular SLM, SLS or EBM, using metals (esp. titanium and its alloys) to conduct research in the areas of physical manufacture, characterisation and validation of multifunctional materials and structures. We welcome manufacturers with industrial experience as well as researchers with a background in metallurgy to develop new scientific understanding of materials processing and manufacturing techniques.

Key Requirements:
The candidate needs to have extensive experience in:

• The design, to create CAD models and prepare them for manufacture, including ‘Magics’ operations.
• The operation and maintenance of Additive Manufacturing equipment using metal powders, esp. SLM machines.
• Measuring physical and mechanical properties of the manufactured materials and structures.
• The characterisation of physical, chemical, microstructural, metallurgical properties utilising techniques such as (for example) optical microscopy, SEM, DSC, XRD, XPS, micro-CT, etc).
• Gathering results and presenting data to others as part of regular meetings and reviews.
• Demonstrate excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Prof Carmen Torres-Sánchez, Principal Investigator by email at c.torres@lboro.ac.uk or by telephone on +44 (0) 1509 227 518.

For more information refer to the Job Description and Person Specification.

Closing Date: 6 March 2025.

Interview Date: week commencing 17 March 2025.

Our Benefits

• Generous annual leave allowance up to 44 days (inclusive of Bank Holidays & University closure days).
• Competitive pension schemes.
• A range of childcare support initiatives and benefits including childcare vouchers; on-site university nursery (with salary sacrifice scheme); and holiday play schemes.
• We offer a range of family friendly, inclusive employment policies.
• BUPA Cash Plan (100 scheme).
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Season ticket loan scheme.
• On campus parking with charging points for electric vehicles.
• Fantastic range of sports facilities and preferential membership packages available.

Loughborough University is committed to achieving equality and valuing diversity in all aspects of employment and welcomes applications from all sections of the community.

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