Postdoc in Additive Remanufacturing

Are you eager to contribute to an ambitious, high-impact project advancing sustainability through remanufacturing in a circular economy context? 

DTU is recruiting for multiple positions to join a newly established National Centre for Remanufacturing - reManuFactory.

As part of the reManuFactory project, funded by the Danish Industry Foundation, you will collaborate closely with research assistants, postdoctoral researchers, and academic staff to develop cutting-edge methodologies. The research is cross-disciplinary, combining advanced quantitative analysis, simulation, and systems integration.

Your work will be central to achieving the project’s ambitious academic, industrial and societal impact goals.

DTU Construct is seeking a Postdoc to develop and refine additive manufacturing techniques tailored to repair and remanufacturing, supporting sustainable production methods for the future.

Responsibilities and qualifications

You will join the Section of Manufacturing Engineering at DTU Construct, working within a multidisciplinary, international, and diverse team. In a world where circular economy and remanufacturing are seen as key to ensuring radically reduced resource consumption, improved climate impact, improved industrial and societal resilience, and heightened competitive edge, we are seeking a sharp, highly motivated and collaborative colleague for this position, able to partake the following primary tasks: 

• Establish and optimise additive manufacturing (AM) processes for remanufacturing and repair
• Validate process chains with a focus on quality, cost, and sustainability
• Collaborate across work packages and with academic and industry partners
• Disseminate results through publications and stakeholder engagement 

Your primary qualifications are: 

• As a formal qualification, you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent) in Manufacturing Engineering, AM, or related field
• Experience with metrology of small to large scale laser-based metal AM components (e.g. DED, powder-bed fusion)
• Experience in process and systems development related to laser-based metal AM
• Familiarity with process sensors for laser-based AM methods
• Familiarity with design for AM and post-processing techniques
• Innovative and industry-focused mindset
• Proven ability to work across disciplines and collaborate with industrial and academic partners
• Strong motivation, independence, and a proactive, solution-oriented mindset
• Experience in disseminating research through scientific publications and conferences is considered an expectation 

You will be assessed against the responsibilities and qualifications stated above and the following general criteria: 

• Research experience
• Research vision and potential
• International impact and experience
• Communication, collaboration, and interdisciplinary skills 

Salary and terms of employment

The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.

The period of employment is 3 years. 

Application and contact

To apply, please read the full job advertisement by clicking the 'Apply' button

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