PhD in Circular Silicon and Silicon Carbide for Additive Manufacturing

Laplace Expert Ltd; Enschede; Remote; EUR 36,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Twente in the Netherlands offers a fully funded PhD position to convert silicon-rich waste into high-quality silicon and silicon-carbide feedstocks for additive manufacturing. The role combines mechanochemical processing, powder/ceramic characterisation, additive manufacturing, mechanical and thermal testing, and data-driven structure–property modelling.

Applicants should hold an MSc in materials science and engineering or a closely related field, with experience in powder

Qualifications

• MSc in materials science and engineering or a closely related field.
• Experience with powder processing, ceramics or additive manufacturing is advantageous.
• Knowledge of machine learning or materials characterization is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop circular powder-processing routes from silicon-rich waste to printable silicon and silicon-carbide materials.
• Apply mechanochemical processing, powder and ceramic characterisation, additive manufacturing, mechanical/thermal testing and data-driven modelling.

Skills

Powder processing

Additive manufacturing

Ceramic processing

Mechanochemistry

Materials characterization

Machine learning

Silicon carbide

Education

MSc in materials science and engineering

Job description

PhD in Circular Silicon and Silicon Carbide for Additive Manufacturing

University of Twente · Faculty of Engineering Technology

Netherlands

Apply by 22 Oct 2026

About This Opportunity

University of Twente is recruiting a fully funded PhD candidate to convert silicon-rich waste into high-quality silicon and silicon-carbide feedstocks for additive manufacturing. Applications close on 22 October 2026 at 23:59 Europe/Amsterdam.

The project develops circular powder-processing routes from silicon-rich waste to printable silicon and silicon-carbide materials. It combines mechanochemical processing, powder and ceramic characterisation, additive manufacturing, mechanical and thermal testing, and data-driven process–structure–property modelling.

silicon carbide circular materials additive manufacturing powder processing materials recycling

Level PhD

Attendance On-campus

Time Commitment Full-time

Duration 4 years

Field Circular Silicon and Silicon Carbide Additive Manufacturing

Specialization Materials Science & Engineering

Organization Type University

Funding & Compensation

Amount EUR 3204-4051 / Per Month

Funding Type Salary

Funding Status Fully Funded

Period Per Month

Requirements

Education

Applicants should hold an MSc in materials science and engineering, mechanical engineering or another closely relevant field.

Experience

Knowledge or interest in powder processing, ceramics and additive manufacturing is expected. Materials characterisation, mechanical or thermal testing, powder metallurgy or mechanochemistry experience is advantageous.

Technical Skills

Powder processing Silicon carbide Additive manufacturing Ceramic processing Mechanochemistry Materials characterization Machine learning