PhD Researcher: Laser Metal Processing & Additive

FEUP; Portugal; On-site; EUR 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Meal allowance

Holiday and Christmas allowances

Job summary

FEUP invites applications for an entry-level PhD Researcher position within the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Porto. This entry-level role focuses on development, prototype design, testing, and dissemination of results for the FiberNest XL project.

The contract is fixed-term and co-financed by EU funds, with a 17-month expected duration. The gross monthly base remuneration is €3,019.58 plus allowances and meal support, under a public employment framework, with eligibility terms outlined

Qualifications

• National, foreign and stateless citizens holding a PhD degree in Mechanical Engineering (or related area) may apply.
• Demonstrate consolidated experience in the project area, with lead authorship of English-language articles in Scopus-indexed journals.
• Skills in metallic additive manufacturing, mechanical and fatigue characterization, image processing.

Responsibilities

• Development / Prototype design within the project.
• Integration, Testing, and Trials.
• Promotion and Dissemination of project results.
• Technical and documental management.

Skills

Additive manufacturing

Mechanical characterization

Fatigue characterization

Image processing

Education

PhD in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

FEUP invites applications for an entry-level PhD Researcher position within the Department of Mechanical Engineering, Porto. This entry-level role focuses on development, prototype design, testing, and dissemination of results for the FiberNest XL project.

The contract is fixed-term and co-financed by EU funds, with a 17-month expected duration. The gross monthly base remuneration is €3,019.58 plus allowances and meal support, under a public employment framework, with eligibility terms outlined