Research Fellow - Additive Manufacturing of Metallic Materials

About the role

The School of Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering (MAE) at NTU is looking for a Research Fellow to assist the Principal Investigator (PI) in a sponsored project focused on additive manufacturing of metallic materials and coatings. The fellow will carry out detailed studies on their microstructures, mechanical properties, corrosion, stress corrosion cracking, hydrogen embrittlement and erosion responses.

Key responsibilities

• Additive manufacturing of metallic components
• Microstructural characterization
• Tensile property characterization
• Fracture toughness and fatigue crack growth characterization
• Corrosion, stress corrosion cracking, erosion and hydrogen embrittlement studies
• Writing scientific reports and publications
• Mentoring MSc and final-year project students

Required profile

• PhD in Materials Science & Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from a reputable institution; only applicants who have already obtained their PhD by the time of application will be considered
• Relevant hands-on experience in advanced alloys and their microstructural and mechanical property characterization
• Demonstrated expertise in high-level research, with a strong publication record, especially in standard journals of the field
• At least one paper in Acta Materialia as first author is mandatory
• Good written and oral communication skills, and ability to work independently, manage tight deadlines and collaborate in a fast-paced environment
• International experience and a strong network of contacts in the region

Required skills

• Proficiency in corrosion, stress corrosion cracking and hydrogen embrittlement
• Microstructural characterization techniques such as SEM, TEM, EBSD and nanoindentation