Postdoctoral Fellow DIAMETER Project

Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology; Barcelona; Híbrido; EUR 30.000 - 50.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

An international education institution in Barcelona is seeking a Postdoctoral Fellow for the DIAMETER project. The successful candidate will oversee the project, liaise with partners, and develop AI tools for decision-making in additive manufacturing. Applicants should have a PhD in engineering, strong skills in computational modeling, and project management experience. The position offers hybrid working arrangements and various benefits. Applications close on 20 Jan 2026.

Servicios

Flexible salary benefits

Health insurance

Free language classes

Formación

• Demonstrated ability to develop computational models in engineering.
• Ability to communicate research concepts in publications.
• Demonstrated project management skills.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee the DIAMETER work package and task delivery.
• Liaise with project partners for deliverables and reporting.
• Develop an AI tool for decision-making in manufacturing.
• Prepare documentation and progress reports for coordination.
• Disseminate research outcomes through papers and seminars.

Conocimientos

Computational modeling

Metal additive manufacturing

Machine learning

Project management

Critical thinking

Teamwork

Educación

PhD in Materials / Manufacturing / Mechanical Engineering

Descripción del empleo

Postdoctoral Fellow DIAMETER Project Royal Melbourne Institute of Technology • Barcelona, Cataluña, Spain

Overview

• Based in Barcelona in a collaborative and dynamic international team
• Experienced computational modeler / mechanical engineer
• Full‑time continuing role

Responsibilities

• Assume responsibility for day‑to‑day oversight of the DIAMETER work package and task implementation delivery and reporting.
• Liaise with project partners including the lead for all project deliverables and reporting.
• Develop an AI‑assisted tool to drive decision‑making in additive manufacturing towards more circular manufacturing from part design to part end‑of‑life.
• Prepare documentation and materials around coordination governance and progress reports.
• Collate results of project activities and assist in the preparation of project deliverables and publications within agreed timeframes.
• Disseminate DIAMETER research outcomes to other team members, clients and the broader research community internal and external to RMIT University through high‑quality papers/journal articles, seminars and conference attendance.

About You

• Demonstrated ability to develop computational models for engineering decision‑making ideally in manufacturing and engineering scenarios.
• Familiarity with metal additive manufacturing processes and design for additive manufacturing principles.
• Experience with machine learning methods and integration into hybrid modelling systems.
• Demonstrated ability to clearly communicate research concepts and results in high‑quality journal publications and to research stakeholders.
• Demonstrated project management skills and ability to deliver project outcomes on time.
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem‑solving skills in multi‑disciplinary research teams.
• Ability to work in a team.

Qualifications

• PhD in Materials / Manufacturing / Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• High level proficiency in English (essential) and Spanish (beneficial).
• Eligibility to work legally in Spain.

About RMIT Europe

RMIT Europe is the European hub of RMIT University, based in Barcelona, and focuses on building local and European impact through our Regenerative Futures agenda.

Benefits

Hybrid working arrangements; flexible salary benefits (transport, health insurance, childcare and restaurants); and free language classes.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and covering letter outlining your suitability for this position by clicking the Apply link at the top of this page.

Applications Close

20 Jan 2026 11:59 pm