Post-Doctoral Fellow (Additive Manufacturing + Polymer composites)

Amrita University; Kollam; Vor Ort; INR 600.000 - 900.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri Campus, invites applications for a Post-Doctoral Fellow in Additive Manufacturing and Polymer Composites. The role focuses on developing advanced polymeric and fibre-reinforced structures using additive manufacturing, optimizing print parameters, and exploring nano-reinforcement strategies.

The successful candidate will publish in high-impact journals, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and mentor students while contributing to funded research

Qualifikationen

• Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science, Polymer Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Nanotechnology or related disciplines.
• Advanced Additive Manufacturing, Polymer Composites and Adhesive Joining for High-Performance Engineering Applications.
• Develop and fabricate polymeric and fibre-reinforced composite structures using additive manufacturing techniques, particularly FDM/FFF.
• Design and optimize 3D printing parameters such as print orientation, layer thickness, infill, and raster configuration.
• Develop nanomaterial-reinforced polymer composites and adhesive systems using graphene, carbon nanotubes, SiC, and other functional nanofillers.
• Investigate the mechanical performance of adhesively bonded polymer and composite structures.
• Develop innovative surface modification, mechanical interlocking, and bio-inspired interface designs for improving adhesive joint performance.
• Fabricate and evaluate hybrid and hierarchical composite structures incorporating nano- and macro-scale reinforcements.
• Conduct experimental investigations on tensile, flexural, compression, shear, and fracture properties of polymeric and composite materials.
• Investigate dynamic and vibrational behaviour of advanced polymer composites and adhesively bonded structures.
• Characterize material morphology, surface properties, chemical structure, and interfacial behaviour.
• Develop numerical, statistical, and data-driven models for predicting material and structural performance.
• Perform experimental data analysis, interpretation, and scientific visualization.
• Publish research findings in high-impact journals and conferences.
• Assist in preparing research proposals, technical reports, manuscripts, and patents.
• Assist in the preparation and submission of research proposals and support funded research activities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary research teams and mentor students.
• Support laboratory development, research activities, and timely completion of project milestones.

Aufgaben

• Develop and fabricate polymeric and fibre-reinforced composite structures using additive manufacturing.
• Investigate mechanical performance of adhesively bonded polymer and composite structures.
• Publish findings in high-impact journals and conferences.
• Mentor students and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.
• Assist in research proposals, reports, and patent documentation.

Kenntnisse

Advanced Additive Manufacturing

Polymer Composites

Adhesive joining

FDM/FFF

Nanomaterials

Ausbildung

Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering / Materials Science / Polymer Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering / Nanotechnology

Jobbeschreibung

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Post-Doctoral Fellow (Additive Manufacturing + Polymer composites)@ Amritapuri

The Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham, Amritapuri Campus is inviting applications from qualified candidates for the post of an Post-Doctoral Fellow (Additive Manufacturing + Polymer composites).

Job Title Post-Doctoral Fellow (Additive Manufacturing + Polymer composites)

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Qualification Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering / Materials Science / Polymer Engineering / Manufacturing Engineering / Nanotechnology or related disciplines

• Advanced Additive Manufacturing, Polymer Composites and Adhesive Joining for High-Performance Engineering Applications
• Develop and fabricate polymeric and fibre-reinforced composite structures using additive manufacturing techniques, particularly FDM/FFF.
• Design and optimize 3D printing parameters such as print orientation, layer thickness, infill, and raster configuration.
• Develop nanomaterial-reinforced polymer composites and adhesive systems using graphene, carbon nanotubes, SiC, and other functional nanofillers.
• Investigate the mechanical performance of adhesively bonded polymer and composite structures.
• Develop innovative surface modification, mechanical interlocking, and bio-inspired interface designs for improving adhesive joint performance.
• Fabricate and evaluate hybrid and hierarchical composite structures incorporating nano- and macro-scale reinforcements.
• Conduct experimental investigations on tensile, flexural, compression, shear, and fracture properties of polymeric and composite materials.
• Investigate dynamic and vibrational behaviour of advanced polymer composites and adhesively bonded structures.
• Characterize material morphology, surface properties, chemical structure, and interfacial behaviour.
• Develop numerical, statistical, and data-driven models for predicting material and structural performance.
• Perform experimental data analysis, interpretation, and scientific visualization.
• Publish research findings in high-impact journals and conferences.
• Assist in preparing research proposals, technical reports, manuscripts, and patents.
• Assist in the preparation and submission of research proposals and support funded research activities.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary research teams and mentor students.
• Support laboratory development, research activities, and timely completion of project milestones.