PhD: Circular Silicon Powders for Advanced 3D Printing

1000scholars; Enschede; On-site; EUR 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Twente in Enschede invites applications for a fully funded four-year PhD position focused on developing circular production routes for silicon and silicon carbide. The project combines materials science, powder technology, additive manufacturing and data science.

You will convert silicon-rich waste into high-purity powders using mechanochemical processing, study phase formation, particle size, and flowability, and set AM process windows for binder-free and binder-based methods.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Materials Science and Engineering or related field.
• Strong interest in powder technology, ceramics, and AM.
• Experience with materials characterization and mechanical/thermal testing.
• Familiarity with additive manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of ceramic processing or mechanochemistry beneficial.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within an interdisciplinary research environment.
• Strong analytical, experimental, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent English communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise routes to convert silicon-rich waste into high-purity powders.
• Investigate mechanochemical processing and control particle size, morphology, flowability.
• Establish AM process windows for circular powders (binder-free and binder-based).
• Develop machine-learning models linking powder properties to final components.
• Collaborate with Saxion University and industrial partners.
• Publish high-impact research and contribute to sustainability impact.

Skills

Powder technology

Ceramics

Additive manufacturing

Materials characterisation

Mechanical testing

Thermal testing

Independent work

English fluency

Education

Master's degree in Materials Science and Engineering

Job description

University of Twente in Enschede invites applications for a fully funded four-year PhD position focused on developing circular production routes for silicon and silicon carbide. The project combines materials science, powder technology, additive manufacturing and data science.

You will convert silicon-rich waste into high-purity powders using mechanochemical processing, study phase formation, particle size, and flowability, and set AM process windows for binder-free and binder-based methods.