Doctoral student in sustainable sinter-based additive manufacturing of components for high perf[...]

Karlstad University; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 362,808 - 434,573; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee benefits

Healthcare access

Swedish language courses

Job summary

Karlstad University is offering a fully funded Doctoral student position in sustainable sinter-based additive manufacturing. Located in the coastal city of Gothenburg, this role includes the development of novel materials for various applications, as well as potential teaching duties.

Candidates must possess a relevant Master’s degree and demonstrate strong communication skills in English. The position allows for research collaboration and employee benefits such as care and health services.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in Materials Science, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Physics, or Production Engineering.
• Strong communication skills in English are essential.
• Experience in metal and ceramic additive manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Develop and conduct research on novel materials for hydrogen applications.
• Collaborate in a research group focusing on material and process development.
• Possibly teach Chalmers' undergraduate courses as part of the role.

Skills

Written and verbal communication skills in English

Experience in metal AM

Experience in ceramic AM

Experience in materials characterization

Collaboration skills

Education

Master’s degree in relevant fields

4-year Bachelor’s degree accepted

Tools

CAD

Microscopy

Job description

Doctoral student in sustainable sinter-based additive manufacturing of components for high performance applications

The national competence centre CAM2 (Centre for Additive Manufacturing – Metal) provides a unique possibility for academy‑industry co‑operation with focus on material development for powder‑based metal AM technologies. We take the next steps to further develop high‑resolution metal AM of advanced components using recent advanced lithography‑based metal manufacturing (LMM) as well as lithography‑based high‑resolution multi‑material AM (LCMM). Research will cover numerous challenges of material and process development for LMM and LCMM, including debinding, sintering, simulation and advanced characterization.

Who we are looking for

Mandatory requirements

• To qualify as a Doctoral student, you must have a Master’s degree (120 credits) or a Master’s degree (60 credits) in Materials Science, Chemistry, Mechanical Engineering, Materials Mechanics, Physics or Production Engineering. For students with an education earned outside of Sweden, a 4‑year Bachelor’s degree is accepted.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Experience in metal AM, ceramic AM, metallic and ceramic materials and inorganic chemistry.
• Personal competences in accordance with the requirements profile including specification (e.g. social skills, meaning that you enjoy collaborating with others).

Desirable experience

• Experience in powder metallurgy, thermal analysis, organic and inorganic chemistry, CAD, metallurgy, sintering, sinter‑based AM technologies, materials characterization, microscopy.
• Develop your own scientific concepts and communicate the results of your research verbally and in writing.
• The position generally also includes teaching on Chalmers’ undergraduate level or performing other duties corresponding to 10 percent of working hours.
• Perform your own research as part of the research group in CAM2 focusing on development of novel materials for hydrogen application enabled by sustainable sinter‑based metal AM, multi‑materials for electromagnetic and battery applications, advanced materials simulation and characterization.

Contract terms

• The Doctoral student position is fully funded from start.
• The position is a fixed‑term appointment of four years, with the possibility to teach up to 20%, which extends the position up to five years.
• A starting salary of 35,725 SEK per month (valid from May 1, 2026).
• Doctoral studies require physical presence throughout the entire study period. A valid residence permit must be presented by the study start date; otherwise the admission may be withdrawn.

What we offer

• As a Doctoral student at Chalmers, you are an employee and enjoy all employee benefits.
• A dynamic and inspiring working environment in the coastal city of Gothenburg.
• Your benefit package includes child care, parental leave, free schools, healthcare, etc. (refer to Move To Gothenburg).
• Chalmers offers Swedish courses to help you settle in if Swedish is not your native language.