Postdoc: 3D-Printed Polymer Foams for Next-Gen Drones

AcademicTransfer; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 49,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% holiday allowance

8.3% year-end bonus

Pension scheme

Hybrid / work-from-home option

Campus sports facilities access

Parental leave support

Job summary

University of Twente (UT) invites applications for a 4-year post-doctoral position focusing on the development of resin formulations for Direct Bubble Writing, a novel additive manufacturing process for polymer foams. The role emphasizes chemical formulation, fluid mechanics, and materials science within a motivated team.

You will lead resin formulation challenges and collaborate with two PhD-level colleagues and project partners to advance printable, high-performance foams and composites.

Qualifications

• Must have PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering, or materials science.
• Excellent analytical abilities and strong problem-solving skills.
• Interest in additive manufacturing and connecting fundamental and applied aspects.
• Experience with (micro)materials characterization, chemical characterization, or material visualization techniques.

Responsibilities

• Lead the formulation challenges of the foam printing resins.
• Formulate resins to enable printing of stiff, light, and dampening parts with minimal post-processing.
• Collaborate closely with two PhD/PD-level team members on process understanding and integration.
• Work with project partners and contribute to scaling and applying advanced foams and composites.
• Communicate progress through scientific writing and presentations.

Skills

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

English fluent

Additive manufacturing

Communication skills

Education

PhD in chemistry/chemical engineering/materials science

Job description

University of Twente (UT) invites applications for a 4-year post-doctoral position focusing on the development of resin formulations for Direct Bubble Writing, a novel additive manufacturing process for polymer foams. The role emphasizes chemical formulation, fluid mechanics, and materials science within a motivated team.

You will lead resin formulation challenges and collaborate with two PhD-level colleagues and project partners to advance printable, high-performance foams and composites.