Postdoc: Additive Manufacturing & Materials Characterisation

Usyd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 118,000 - 126,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Sydney invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Additive Manufacturing and Advanced Materials Characterisation within the AMME. This is a 12-month fixed-term, full-time appointment in a highly collaborative international research team.

You will conduct experimental research on metallic AM, investigate microstructure–property relationships, and contribute to high‑quality publications while working with HDR students, industry partners and international

Qualifications

• PhD in a relevant discipline with strong research track record.
• Expertise in metallic additive manufacturing, especially powder bed fusion.
• Experience with advanced materials characterization techniques.
• Strong knowledge of physical metallurgy and microstructure evolution.
• Proven ability to publish high-quality research in international journals.
• Experience developing experimental methodologies for metallic materials.

Responsibilities

• Conduct experimental research in metallic additive manufacturing.
• Investigate processing–microstructure–property relationships.
• Perform microstructural, crystallographic and chemical analyses.
• Develop and optimize AM process parameters and post-processing.
• Collaborate with HDR students, staff, and industry partners.
• Disseminate findings through publications and conferences.

Skills

PhD in Materials Science/Engineering

Additive manufacturing (metallic)

Materials characterization (SEM/EBSD/T

Education

PhD in Materials Science and Engineering or related field

Tools

SEM

EBSD

TEM

PFIB

Atom probe tomography

Job description

The University of Sydney invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate in Additive Manufacturing and Advanced Materials Characterisation within the AMME. This is a 12-month fixed-term, full-time appointment in a highly collaborative international research team.

You will conduct experimental research on metallic AM, investigate microstructure–property relationships, and contribute to high‑quality publications while working with HDR students, industry partners and international