Join a team passionate about materials science and technology, where you contribute to innovative research shaping a better future. Work with cutting-edge 3D printing processes for SiC-based metamaterials at a leading research institution in the ETH Domain.

• Explore commercial SiC ceramic powder and sintering additives
• Develop SiC thermoplastic feedstocks for FDM printing
• Program and operate a hybrid FDM printing machine with printing and milling devices
• Model and optimize the debinding process
• Design mechanical metamaterials using simulation to achieve high stiffness, strength, energy dissipation, and damage resistance
• Characterize the morphology, microstructure, and mechanical properties of 3D printed metamaterials

• PhD in mechanical engineering, ceramics, or a similar field
• Experience in one or more of: processing or sintering of SiC-based ceramics, microstructural and mechanical characterization, programming of machines, modeling and simulation with Ansys, Abaqus, Comsol, or similar software
• Strong experimental skills
• Ability to program and modify hybrid 3D printers
• Team player with personal responsibility, excellence, and flexibility
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English
• German language skills are a plus, but not required