MSCA PhD: Precision Ceramic Laser Texturing

KU LEUVEN; Belgique; Sur place; EUR 42 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

KU Leuven seeks a highly motivated PhD candidate for a fully funded international doctoral position within the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Networks (MSCA-DN) TURBO-IMPACT project. You will focus on improving laser machining of ceramic materials for fabricating advanced surface features.

The role includes enrolling in the KU Leuven PhD programme, mobility to partner locations (CH, DE, IT), and secondments, with access to state‑of‑the‑art facilities and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant engineering field and strong interest in technology.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Willingness to travel between Leuven and partner locations (2–6 months total).
• Experience with laser material processing or materials science is desirable.

Responsabilités

• Enrol as a KU Leuven PhD student in the MSCA-DN TURBO-IMPACT network.
• Conduct research on laser micromachining of ceramic materials and surface texturing.
• Develop predictive models linking processing conditions to material responses.
• Participate in training activities, workshops, and secondments at partner institutions.

Connaissances

English proficiency

Research mindset

Detail oriented

Team player

Formation

Two-year master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing or Materials Engineering, Photonics, Physics or related field

Outils

COMSOL

ANSYS

Description du poste

KU Leuven seeks a highly motivated PhD candidate for a fully funded international doctoral position within the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Networks (MSCA-DN) TURBO-IMPACT project. You will focus on improving laser machining of ceramic materials for fabricating advanced surface features.

The role includes enrolling in the KU Leuven PhD programme, mobility to partner locations (CH, DE, IT), and secondments, with access to state‑of‑the‑art facilities and a competitive salary.