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Postdoctoral Reserach Associate on Laser Powder Bed Fusion of Complex-shaped Metallic Glass Components for Energy Efficient Motors
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IMDEA Materials Institute is a public research organization founded in 2007 by Madrid’s regional government to carry out research of excellence in Material Science and Engineering by attracting talent from all over the world to work in an international and multidisciplinary environment. IMDEA Materials has grown rapidly since its foundation and currently includes more than 120 researchers from 22 nationalities and has become one of the leading research centers in materials in Europe which has received the María de Maeztu seal of excellence from the Spanish government. The research activities have been focused on the areas of materials for transport, energy, and health care and the Institute has state-of-the-art facilities for processing, characterization and simulation of advanced materials.
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The position is funded by the AUGERe project, supported by the Spanish National Science Foundation. AUGERe is an interdisciplinary collaboration between the Sustainable Metallurgy Group at IMDEA Materials (https://www.linkedin.com/company/sustainable-metallurgy-group/?viewAsMember=true), which leads the experimental activities, and the Durability and Mechanical Integrity of Structural Materials group (DIMME) at the Rey Juan Carlos University (https://www.linkedin.com/company/dimme-urjc/posts/?feedView=all ), which is responsible for the simulation efforts.
The aim of the postdoctoral research is to investigate the influence of laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) processing parameters on the amorphous structure of metallic glasses, as well as on their magnetic and mechanical behavior. In particular, the research will focus on newly developed Fe-based soft magnetic amorphous metals for application in electric motor components. The main activities will include feedstock powder characterization, LPBF processing, and multi-scale microstructural analysis, together with magnetic and mechanical property testing. The work will also involve close collaboration with leading groups at TU Berlin (Germany) and INRIM (Italy).
The postdoctoral researcher will join regular training activities on transferable skills organised by the Project Management Office at IMDEA in project management, leadership, funding search, grant writing, intellectual property, and science communication to specialised and non-specialised audiences.
About IMDEA Materials Institute
IMDEA Materials Institute, one of the seven Madrid Institutes for Advanced Studies (IMDEA), is a public research center founded in 2007 by Madrid’s regional government. The goal of the Institute is to do research at the forefront of Material Science and Engineering, attracting talent from all around the globe, and collaborating with companies in an effort to transfer fundamental and applied knowledge into valuable technology. Around 160 scientists currently work at IMDEA, out of which more than 20 are post-doctoral scientists and 70 pre-doctoral researchers, supported by 9 laboratory technicians and 20 management and administrative staff, including a project management office.
We are looking for top candidates with a PhD degree in Metallurgy or Materials Science and with a proven track record of conducting and publishing outstanding research in the field of Physical Metallurgy. Skills of direct interest include expertise on metals processing, microstructure characterization, and mechanical testing. Ideally the candidate should have a basic knowledge of magnetic property testing or finite element modelling.
The motivation and ability to excel in science are essential. Applicants are expected to be in the final stage of completing their PhD degree or to have earned their PhD within the last three years before January 2026. The application package must include (1) a cover letter with a statement of motivation, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a list of publications, and (4) transcripts from all years of university studies, and (5) the names and addresses (but not reference letters) of at least 3 academic referees.
Full proficiency in English, oral and written, is mandatory. Knowledge of Spanish is not required (complimentary classes offered weekly at IMDEA Materials).
Employment is to begin in January 2026, for a period of 2 years. Please submit your dossier to Dr. María Teresa Pérez Prado (teresa.perez.prado@imdea.org) before October 15th, 2025.
El contrato es parte de la ayuda PID2024-157137OB-C21, financiado por MICIU/AEI/10.13039/501100011033 y por el FSE+
Applications are processed upon reception. The position might be closed once ten working days have passed since publication, so we encourage early application.
The working language of the Institute is English. Full command of the English language is required in all positions.
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