Research position in additive manufacturing of shape memory alloys
Universiteit Twente
Hours40 hr.Salary indicationSalary gross/monthly
based on full-time€ 3,378 – € 5,331Deadline31 Jul 2025The ChallengeWe have a 1-year research position (with the possibility of extension) within a multidisciplinary team working at the intersection of materials science, mechanical engineering, and additive manufacturing. This role centers on the development, additive manufacturing, and experimental evaluation of shape memory alloys (SMAs)-such as NiTi-based systems-with an emphasis on microstructural control, phase transformation behavior, thermal properties, and functional performance. The candidate will investigate key characteristics such as austenite and martensite transformation temperatures, caloric effects, and mechanical response, and will contribute to the optimization of process parameters in Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) to enable the fabrication of functionally graded, architected materials.Your profile
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Information and applicationAre you interested in being part of our team? Please send your application before August 1, 2025, via the “Apply Now” button and include the following documents:
For more information about this position, you are welcome to contact Dr. Davoud Jafari at davoud.jafari@utwente.nl.Screening is part of the procedure.Share this vacancyAbout the departmentThe project at the University of Twente brings together scientists from the Faculties of Engineering Technology (ET).ET: The Faculty of Engineering Technology engages in the education and research of Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering, and Industrial Design Engineering. We enable society and industry to innovate and create value using efficient, solid, and sustainable technology. We are part of a ‘people-first’ university of technology, taking our place as an internationally leading center for smart production, processes, and devices in five domains: Health Technology, Maintenance, Smart Regions, Smart Industry, and Sustainable Resources. Our faculty is home to about 2,900 Bachelor’s and Master’s students, 550 employees, and 150 PhD candidates. Our educational and research programs are closely connected with UT research institutes?Mesa+ Institute, TechMed Center and Digital Society Institute.About the organisationThe Faculty of Engineering Technology (ET) engages in education and research of Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering and Industrial Design Engineering. We enable society and industry to innovate and create value using efficient, solid and sustainable technology. We are part of a ‘people-first’ university of technology, taking our place as an internationally leading center for smart production, processes and devices in five domains: Health Technology, Maintenance, Smart Regions, Smart Industry and Sustainable Resources. Our faculty is home to about 2,900 Bachelor’s and Master’s students, 550 employees and 150 PhD candidates. Our educational and research programmes are closely connected with UT research institutes Mesa+ Institute, TechMed Center and Digital Society Institute.Want to know moreJafari, D. (Davoud)
Assistant ProfessorJafari, D. (Davoud)
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