Tenure-Track Group Lead: Metal Additive Manufacturing

EMPA - Eidgenössische Materialprüfungs- und Forschungsanstalt; Dübendorf; Vor Ort; CHF 140.000 - 190.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Empa invites applications for a Tenure Track Group Leader in Metal Additive Manufacturing at its Thun site, with activities spanning Dübendorf and Thun. You will lead an internationally recognized research group, establish an innovative research agenda, and secure competitive funding while building collaborations with academic and industrial partners.

The role emphasizes leadership, a strong publication record, and the ability to bridge fundamental research, technology development, and

Qualifikationen

• PhD in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field.
• Demonstrated expertise in the science and technology of metals, and particularly in metal additive manufacturing (LPBF, DED, BJ etc.).
• Excellent publication record relative to career stage.
• Strong potential to acquire competitive research funding and develop an independent research profile.

Aufgaben

• Establish a strong research profile in metal additive manufacturing within the laboratory's broader activities (including materials development, powder engineering, process development and monitoring, process modelling and simulation, and materials characterization)
• Acquire and manage competitive research funding from national and international funding agencies and industrial partners
• Develop and maintain strong collaborations with academic and industrial partners in Switzerland and internationally
• Lead research projects and supervise PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and MSc students
• Publish high-quality research in leading international journals and present results at major scientific conferences
• Contribute actively to the strategic development and long-term growth of the laboratory
• Promote technology transfer and strengthen collaboration with industry

Kenntnisse

Leadership

Communication

Networking

Team supervision

Funding acquisition

Ausbildung

PhD in Materials Science/Metallurgy/Mechanical Engineering/Applied Physics

Jobbeschreibung

Empa invites applications for a Tenure Track Group Leader in Metal Additive Manufacturing at its Thun site, with activities spanning Dübendorf and Thun. You will lead an internationally recognized research group, establish an innovative research agenda, and secure competitive funding while building collaborations with academic and industrial partners.

The role emphasizes leadership, a strong publication record, and the ability to bridge fundamental research, technology development, and