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

Technical University of Denmark (DTU); Denmark; On-site; DKK 420,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

DTU’s Department of Civil and Mechanical Engineering invites applications for a Postdoc (Project Manager) to advance multimaterial additive manufacturing research and support the Horizon Europe MultiMAM network. The role involves coordinating a major European collaboration across academia and industry.

You will supervise doctoral candidates, conduct research in MMAM, and help disseminate findings. The appointment is 36 months, starting 1 February 2027 or by mutual agreement, with a full-time

Qualifications

• PhD in Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience coordinating large, multi-partner projects.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.
• Willingness to work with international and interdisciplinary teams.
• Experience with EU-funded projects is desirable.
• Familiarity with project management methodologies and digital collaboration platforms.

Responsibilities

• Support doctoral candidates in MultiMAM research and innovation activities
• Conduct research in 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

Skills

Project management

Organizational skills

Communication

Independent work

Education

PhD in Engineering

Job 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

Salary and terms of employment

The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. In addition, supplements can be negotiated in accordance with DTU’s salary structure for scientific staff: www.inside.dtu.dk/en/human-resources/during-employment/salary/salary-structures .

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

You can read more about career paths at DTU here .

Further information

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

You can read more about at www.construct.dtu.dk .

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.

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