Fully Funded PhD: XCT Metrology for Turbomachinery

University of Padova; Italia; On-site; EUR 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Padova invites applications for a fully funded, full-time PhD position (DC13) in the TURBO-IMPACT network within the DTG Manufacturing Technologies and Metrology group. The project aims to advance XCT metrology for next-generation small-scale turbomachinery.

The candidate will enrol in a doctoral program, conduct research leading to a PhD, and benefit from 3 years of funding with secondments across Europe.

Qualifications

• Two-year master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering, Materials Engineering, Physics, Applied Physics, Photonics, or a closely related field.
• Proficiency in written and spoken English and ability to communicate and present scientific work effectively.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and in an international, multidisciplinary team.
• Experience or strong interest in X-ray CT, dimensional metrology, image and 3D data analysis or additive manufacturing is desirable.
• Willingness to undertake international research secondments and collaborate with academic and industrial partners across Europe.

Responsibilities

• The PhD candidate will work at the interface between advanced manufacturing, measurement science and sustainable energy technologies, developing industrial X-ray computed tomography (XCT) into a powerful decision-making tool for the manufacture and qualification of next-generation small-scale turbomachinery.
• Translate functional and manufacturing requirements into accurate measurement strategies, identify and correct relevant error sources, and develop robust methods for geometrical and dimensional metrology and internal defect analysis.
• Apply developed solutions to advanced components and manufacturing routes investigated across TURBO-IMPACT, interfacing with academic and industrial partners.

Skills

Master's degree in Mechanical Eng / a

Excellent English

Analytical & problem-solving

Independent work in international team

Interest in X-ray CT / metrology

Education

Two-year master's degree in Mechanical Eng / related field

Job description

University of Padova invites applications for a fully funded, full-time PhD position (DC13) in the TURBO-IMPACT network within the DTG Manufacturing Technologies and Metrology group. The project aims to advance XCT metrology for next-generation small-scale turbomachinery.

The candidate will enrol in a doctoral program, conduct research leading to a PhD, and benefit from 3 years of funding with secondments across Europe.