Postdoc (Project Manager) for the European Doctoral Network in Multimaterial Additive Manufacturing (MultiMAM) – DTU Construct

Technical University Of Denmark; Denmark; Vor Ort; DKK 420.000 - 520.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

International research collaboration

Professional development opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Technical University Of Denmark invites applications for a Postdoc (Project Manager) at the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering to contribute to multimaterial additive manufacturing and support the Horizon Europe MultiMAM initiative across Europe.

You will coordinate research activities, manage complex collaborations with more than 25 partner organisations, handle reporting, dissemination, and teaching contributions.

Qualifikationen

• PhD in Engineering or equivalent highly valued.
• Experience managing complex, multi-stakeholder projects.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Aufgaben

• Support doctoral candidates and research activities in MMAM program.
• Coordinate management and reporting across 25+ partner organisations.
• Foster collaboration across consortium partners and activities.
• Support dissemination and exploitation of research.
• Contribute to teaching and training activities within the project.

Kenntnisse

PhD in Engineering

Project management

Stakeholder management

English proficiency

Ausbildung

PhD in Engineering

Jobbeschreibung

Organisation/Company Technical University Of Denmark Department DTU Construct Research Field Engineering Researcher Profile Recognised Researcher (R2) Positions Postdoc Positions Application Deadline 10 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Copenhagen) Country Denmark Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37 Offer Starting Date 1 Feb 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Do you want to get cutting-edge experience in research management and multimaterial additive manufacturing, contribute to the successful implementation of a large European research and innovation initiative involving leading universities, research institutes, industrial companies, and researchers across Europe?

Join us as Postdoc (Project Manager) at the Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering at DTU, where you will conduct research in multimaterial additive manufacturing and support the implementation of the Horizon Europe Marie Skłodowska-Curie Doctoral Network project MultiMAM (Multi-Material Additive Manufacturing).

In this role, you will work at the forefront of advanced manufacturing research and help coordinate a major European collaboration involving more than 25 participating organisations across academia and industry.

About the project

The MultiMAM project aims to accelerate the industrial adoption of Multimaterial Additive Manufacturing (MMAM) by addressing major scientific and technical challenges. MultiMAM adopts a holistic multidisciplinary approach that links cutting-edge science with industrial applications. The project integrates 15 pioneering PhD projects across the MMAM value chain: Materials, Processes, and Sustainability, under an international, intersectoral, and diversity-driven supervision model. MultiMAM seeks to close existing knowledge gaps in MMAM, establish industrial guidelines and standards for positioning the EU industries as global leaders in eco-conscious digital manufacturing. Central to MultiMAM is the training of 15 Doctoral Candidates as leaders in MMAM, equipping them with practical experience in both industry and academia to meet sector-specific needs across the EU. MultiMAM consortium combines essential intellectual and infrastructural strengths from 10 EU countries, committed to uphold diversity, open science, and a workplace-safety culture.

Responsibilities and qualifications

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Support doctoral candidates in MultiMAM research and innovation activities
• Conduct research in the area of Multimaterial Additive Manufacturing
• Foster research synergies and collaboration across doctoral projects and consortium partners
• Support technology validation, exploitation, and industrial application of research outcomes
• Contribute to scientific dissemination and research communication
• Support project deliverables, technical reporting, and milestone monitoring
• Contribute to network-wide teaching and training activities

We expect you to have:

• A PhD degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, preferably in Additive Manufacturing, Multimaterial Processing or in Advanced Manufacturing Technology
• Demonstrated experience in managing complex collaborative projects
• Excellent organizational and communication skills
• Strong ability to work independently and managing diverse stakeholders
• Excellent written and spoken English

Desirable (but not mandatory):

• Experience with EU-funded projects (Horizon Europe, Horizon 2020, MSCA, ERC, or similar)
• Experience managing research and innovation projects
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and digital collaboration platforms
• Comfortable working in an international and interdisciplinary environment
• Structured, detail-oriented, proactive and solution-driven

We offer

DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility. The position offers:

• Collaboration with leading European researchers, industry partners
• Opportunity to contribute to a high-profile Horizon Europe project
• Close collaboration with internationally recognized experts in additive manufacturing and advanced materials and sustainability
• Professional development opportunities within DTU and the European research ecosystem
• Flexible and supportive working conditions in a workplace committed to diversity, inclusion, and equal opportunities

The period of employment is 36 months. Starting date 1 February 2027 (or according to mutual agreement). The position is a full-time position.

Further information

Further information may be obtained from Associate Professor Aminul Islam, Head of Studies for MekTek, and MultiMAM Project Coordinator [e-mail] , [phone]

If you are applying from abroad, you may find useful information on working in Denmark and at DTU at DTU – Moving to Denmark .

All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply. As DTU works with research in critical technology, which is subject to special rules for security and export control, open-source background checks may be conducted on qualified candidates for the position.

DTU Civil and Mechanical Engineering develops and utilizes science and technical knowledge for the benefit of society and sustainable development. We undertake research, education, innovation, and scientific advice of the highest quality within building design and processes, building construction and safety, building energy and services, solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, materials technology, manufacturing engineering, engineering design and thermal energy systems.

DTU – For the benefit of society since 1829

DTU is one of Europe's leading elite technical universities. Through research and education at an international top level, we create solutions to the major societal challenges of our time and help secure Europe's global leadership in sustainable technological development. Since Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU almost 200 years ago, our mission has remained the same: We develop and create value through the natural and technical sciences for the benefit of society. DTU has 13,800 students, 1,600 PhD students, and 6,500 employees. We work in an international environment and have an inclusive, stimulating, and informal work culture. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland and collaborates with the best universities around the world.