Research Associate

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

Extensive experience in the field of additive manufacturing of metals (PBF, DED) and/or materials testing (mechanical properties)
Enthusiasm for working in research and experience in handling complex systems and equipment
Very good English language skills (oral and written)
Experience in submitting applications to national and international funding agencies
German language skills
You will be employed to work independently on research topics in the field of additive manufacturing of powder-based metallic and intermetallic materials. 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.
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. This is a qualification position in the sense of the Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz (WissZeitVG), which serves to support a Habilitation program. Applications including all relevant credentials (motivation letter, CV, proof of successful graduation and PhD, job references) should be addressed to Prof. Bilal Gökce and solely submitted via the online portal of the University of Wuppertal: