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

University of Twente - The Faculty of Engineering Technology (CTW); Enschede; On-site; EUR 49,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Twente in Enschede, The Faculty of Engineering Technology (CTW) invites applications for a 4-year Postdoc in 3D printing of polymer foams via Direct Bubble Writing. Starting 1 Jan 2027 or soon after, you will focus on resin formulation to print stiff, light parts with minimal post-processing.

You will collaborate with two PhD/PD team members and project partners, advancing materials for drones and composites for scaling and applications.

Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry, chemical engineering, or materials science.
• Strong analytical and problem solving abilities.
• Fluent in English; Dutch knowledge preferred.
• Interest in additive manufacturing and resin formulation.

Responsibilities

• Lead formulation challenges of the foam printing resins.
• Focus on resin formulation and photo-curable systems.
• Collaborate with PhD/PD teammates on process development.
• Develop methods for integration, scaling and application.

Skills

English fluency

Dutch preferred

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Resin formulation

Additive manufacturing

Materials characterization

Education

PhD in chemistry

PhD in chemical engineering

PhD in materials science

Job description

University of Twente in Enschede, The Faculty of Engineering Technology (CTW) invites applications for a 4-year Postdoc in 3D printing of polymer foams via Direct Bubble Writing. Starting 1 Jan 2027 or soon after, you will focus on resin formulation to print stiff, light parts with minimal post-processing.

You will collaborate with two PhD/PD team members and project partners, advancing materials for drones and composites for scaling and applications.