Researcher for a project on additive manufacturing technologies. Anexo 10/2026/13. Universidad de Cádiz

University of Cadiz; España; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Cádiz is offering a temporary research position on the project focused on sustainability in the manufacture of medium- to large-sized metal component spare parts for Andalusian industry. The role involves WAAM strategy development for stainless steels and titanium, materials testing, and process optimisation to improve energy efficiency.

The candidate will contribute to prototype design and a demonstrator catalogue, with required qualifications including a Bachelor’s degree in

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Industrial Design or Industrial Technologies.
• Knowledge of additive manufacturing technologies, preferably WAAM.
• Proficiency in CAD, CAM and modelling tools.
• Languages: English (B2) and a second EU language (A2) will be an advantage.
• Publications in scientific journals and conferences are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support in the development of WAAM strategies for metal components (stainless steel and titanium).
• Carry out tests to characterise materials and monitor residual stresses.
• Collaborate on process optimisation to maximise material and energy efficiency.
• Participate in the design of industrial prototypes and a demonstrator catalogue.

Skills

English proficiency (B2)

Second EU language (A2)

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering / Materials Engineering / Industrial Design / Industrial Technologies

Tools

CAD

CAM

Modelling tools

Job description

Organisation/Company University of Cadiz Department Ciencia de los Materiales e Ingeniería Metalúrgica y Química Inorgánica. Research Field Engineering » Materials engineering Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Bachelor Positions Application Deadline 26 Oct 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37,5 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

The University of Cádiz is offering a research post on the project entitled: ‘Towards sustainability in the manufacture of medium- to large-sized metal component spare parts for Andalusian industry’

The duties to be carried out by the successful candidate will include, amongst others, the following:
Support in the development of strategies for WAAM additive manufacturing of metal components, particularly stainless steel and titanium alloys.
Carrying out tests to characterise materials and monitor residual stresses.
Collaborating on process optimisation to maximise efficiency in the use of materials and energy.
Participating in the design of industrial prototypes and the catalogue of demonstrators.

Internal Application form(s) needed

Specific qualification: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, Industrial Design or Industrial Technologies

Experience:

Knowledge of additive manufacturing technologies, preferably WAAM.

Proficiency in CAD, CAM and modelling tools.

Experience in metallurgy laboratories, microscopy and mechanical testing.

Languages: English, at a level equivalent to or higher than B2. Knowledge of a second language from among the official EU languages, at a level equivalent to or higher than A2, will be an advantage.

Other:

Publications in a scientific journal indexed in the Journal of Citation Reports and presentations at international conferences will be an advantage.

Selection process

Requireddocumentation:

• Copyofnationalidentitydocument/passport
• Copyofdegreecertificate or Doctorate if required.
• Certificate of the academic transcript of the degree
• CV.
• Supporting documentation proving the merits included in the CV (e.g., diplomas, publications, courses, conferences)
• Signed application form

Additional comments

The actual appointment of researchers under this call for applications will be subject to the approval of the Regional Government of Andalusia (Junta de Andalucía)

Knowledge of Spanish is required

More information in Anexo 13 Ref 10/2026/13

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