Research Associate in Additive Manufacturing Pharmaceuticals

Loughborough University; Loughborough; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Loughborough University seeks a Research Associate in Additive Manufacturing to join an innovative project. The role involves designing toolpaths and analyzing materials, requiring a PhD or equivalent experience. With opportunities for travel and collaboration, it's a dynamic position suited for those eager to advance additive manufacturing technology.

Benefits

Up to 44 days of annual leave

Competitive pension schemes

Childcare support initiatives

Family-friendly employment policies

BUPA Cash Plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Season ticket loan scheme

On-campus parking with EV charging points

Sports facilities and memberships

Qualifications

• Proven experience in designing CAD/CAM workflows for additive manufacturing.
• Familiarity with multi-material processes and custom hardware.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize microscale toolpaths using FullControl software.
• Characterize performance of MEAM-produced structures.
• Develop advanced inspection workflows for quality control.

Skills

CAD/CAM workflows

Toolpath design

Programming in Python

Teamwork

Communication

Education

PhD in engineering or materials

Tools

Git

FullControl software

Job description

Research Associate in Additive Manufacturing Pharmaceuticals

Job ID:

103684

Job Type:

Full Time

Category:

Construction

Education:

GCSE

Posted:

2025-05-30

Location:

Loughborough | United Kingdom

Job Views:

3

Job Description:

Job information

Job Responsibilities:

Wolfson School of Mechanical Electrical and Manufacturing Engineering

Full Time, Fixed Term for 19 months

We are seeking a driven Research Associate in Additive Manufacturing to join our multidisciplinary team at Loughborough University's Wolfson School.

Our PERAMEDIC project brings together experts in material formulation, deposition methods, hardware development, and clinical translation from across Europe. You will develop toolpaths, hardware, and digital workflows to enable patient-specific, multi-material tablets.

Your key responsibilities include:

• Designing and optimizing microscale toolpaths using our FullControl software
• Characterizing the performance of MEAM-produced structures—mechanical, electrical, thermal, and geometric
• Studying the influence of toolpath lines and patterns on part performance
• Developing and integrating advanced inspection workflows for real-time quality control

You will also:

• Contribute to the development of our open-source FullControl CAD/CAM platform, using Git
• Program in Python and leverage AI/LLMs for automation and data analysis
• Modify or construct MEAM hardware to handle challenging materials
• Implement multi-material or multi-process sequences and embed optimization routines
• Travel to partner meetings across Europe to coordinate on materials, methods, and clinical needs

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience in designing CAD/CAM workflows or toolpaths for extrusion-based additive manufacturing
• Experience characterizing printed part performance
• Programming skills in Python; familiarity with Git and AI/LLMs
• Experience with challenging feedstocks and multi-material MEAM processes
• Ability to modify or build custom hardware or motion control systems
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills; willingness to travel in Europe
• PhD (or near completion) in engineering or materials, or equivalent industrial experience

Why should you apply?

This role offers variety and opportunities for growth. If interested, we would love to hear from you.

For informal enquiries, contact Andy Gleadall at [e-mail].

More details are available in the Job Description and Person Specification.

Closing Date:

Monday 19 June 2025

Our Benefits:

• Up to 44 days of annual leave
• Competitive pension schemes
• Childcare support initiatives and benefits
• Family-friendly employment policies
• BUPA Cash Plan
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Season ticker loan scheme
• On-campus parking with electric vehicle charging points
• Sports facilities and memberships

Loughborough University supports flexible working, combining on-campus and remote work where possible.