Postdoc position in post-AM processing of additively manufactured components

Join a young team with a strong national and international network in the field of the rapidly expanding area of metal additive manufacturing at Chalmers University of Technology ! This postdoc position offers unique opportunities to develop your skills and knowledge while making a difference for the future by contributing to the sustainable development involving a technology for manufacture of tomorrow.

About the department
The main competences at the Department of Industrial and Materials Science are found in the areas of:

• Human-Technology Interaction
• Form and Function
• Modeling and Simulation
• Product Development
• Material Production
  - and in the interaction between these areas.

The research focuses on the development of the industrial process, from need to finished product while creating added value. To combine skills throughout the whole chain distinguishes the department both nationally and internationally. Here we gather internationally prominent researchers, in dynamic and outstanding research environments, as well as in national and international research networks.

About the research
The national competence centre CAM2 (Centre for Additive Manufacturing - Metal) focuses on material development for powder-based metal AM technologies covering the whole AM chain. 

CAM2 is hosted by the Division of Materials and Manufacture at the Department of Industrial and Materials Science. The division addresses core research questions related to:

• Powder-based metal additive manufacturing

• Powder technology and surface engineering

• Surface coatings and nanomaterials

• Two-dimensional materials such as graphene

• Metal cutting and grinding processes

The research environment is interdisciplinary and collaborative, with strong ties to both industry and academic partners at the national and international level.

About the role
We are looking for a project coordinator for a research project on “Robust post-processing of additively manufactured components”. This is a Smart Advanced Manufacturing project with 13 project partners from Germany and Sweden. The overarching goal of the project is to pave the way for industrialization, commercialization, and standardization of AM- and post-processing operations to produce reliable and sustainable components more affordably and more efficiently. 

Due to the complexity of the research, an integrated framework combining experiments, simulations, and data-driven methods is required. The coordinator should therefore have a basic understanding of each of these areas in order to effectively manage and align the collaborative efforts.

In addition to this project, the role will also include coordination and research activities within the Centre for Additive Manufacturing – Metal (CAM2), with a particular focus on novel post-processing techniques for metal AM components and their influence on dynamic properties.

Main responsibilities
Your major responsibility as a postdoc and project coordinator is to assure smooth coordination of the above mentioned projects and perform your own research with focus on post-AM processing as part of the research group. The position involves coordinating research project “Robust post-processing of additively manufactured components” and assure smooth collaboration within academia, industry and with society at large.

Qualifications

The following requirements are mandatory: 

• To qualify for the position of postdoc, you must hold a doctoral degree in materials science, material mechanics and/or production engineering awarded no more than three years prior to the application deadline*.  

• You will need strong written and verbal communication skills in English 

 * The date shown in your doctoral degree certificate is the date we use, as this is the date you have met all requirements for the doctoral degree. Exceptions from the 3-year limit can be made for longer periods resulting from parental leave, sick leave or military service.

The following experience will strengthen your application: 

• Priority will be given to candidates with a relevant background in post-AM processing of metal AM components.
• Skills in powder-based metal AM, materials characterization, microscopy and project coordination are advantageous.
• Considering project coordination as one of the main scopes, Swedish is also advantage, but not a must.

Contract terms
This postdoc position is a full-time temporary employment for two years.

The position requires physical presence throughout the entire employment. A valid residence permit must be presented by the start date, otherwise the offer may be withdrawn. 

What we offer 

• As a postdoc at Chalmers, you are an employee and enjoy all employee benefits. Read more about working at Chalmers  and our benefits  for employees. 

• A dynamic and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg . 

• Read more about Sweden’s generous parental leave, subsidized day care, free schools, healthcare etc at Move To Gothenburg.  

Chalmers is dedicated to improving gender balance and actively works with equality projects, such as the GENIE Initiative for gender equality and excellence . We celebrate diversity and consider equality and inclusion as fundamental aspects of all our activities. 

If Swedish is not your native language, Chalmers offers Swedish courses to help you settle in. 

Application Procedure
The application should be written in English be attached as PDF-files, as below. Maximum size for each file is 40 MB. Please note that the system does not support Zip files. 

CV 

• A comprehensive CV, including a complete list of publications. 

• Details of previous teaching and pedagogical experience. 

Personal Letter 

• A brief introduction about yourself. 

• A summary of your previous research fields and key research outcomes. 

• An outline of your future goals and research focus. 

Other documents

• Attested copies of completed education, grades and other certificates.

Use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form.  

Please note: The applicant is responsible for ensuring that the application is complete. Incomplete applications and applications sent by email will not be considered. Contact details to references will be requested after the interview. 

We welcome your application no later than August 30th, 2025

For questions, please contact: 

Prof. Uta Klement, head of Division of Materials and Manufacture: uta.klement@chalmers.se   

Prof. Eduard Hryha, director of CAM2 : hryha@chalmers.se

*** Chalmers declines to consider all offers of further announcement publishing or other types of support for the recruiting process in connection with this position. ***  

Chalmers University of Technology in Gothenburg conducts research and education in technology and natural sciences at a high international level. The university has 3100 employees and 10,000 students, and offers education in engineering, science, shipping and architecture. With scientific excellence as a basis, Chalmers promotes knowledge and technical solutions for a sustainable world. Through global commitment and entrepreneurship, we foster an innovative spirit, in close collaboration with wider society.
Chalmers was founded in 1829 and has the same motto today as it did then: Avancez – forward. 

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