Materials science and technology are our passion. With cutting-edge research, Empa's approximately 1,100 employees contribute to the well-being of society for a future worth living. Empa is a research institution of the ETH Domain. The newly established Laboratory for Advanced Metallurgy and Manufacturing of Metals (AM3) develops new metallic materials for high-performance applications and advanced manufacturing processes, operating across Empa's Dübendorf and Thun sites. A key focus is metal additive manufacturing, covering the entire process chain from alloy design and powder development to manufacturing, process monitoring, microstructure engineering, and material properties. For the Thun site, Empa is seeking an outstanding and highly motivated early career researcher for a Tenure-Track Group Leader Position in Metal Additive Manufacturing. The successful candidate will establish an innovative research agenda and lead an internationally recognized research group.
Tasks
- Establish a strong research profile in metal additive manufacturing within the laboratory's broader activities, including materials development, powder engineering, process development and monitoring, process modelling and simulation, and materials characterization
- Acquire and manage competitive research funding from national and international funding agencies and industrial partners
- Develop and maintain strong collaborations with academic and industrial partners in Switzerland and internationally
- Lead research projects and supervise PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and MSc students
- Publish high-quality research in leading international journals and present results at major scientific conferences
- Contribute actively to the strategic development and long-term growth of the laboratory
- Promote technology transfer and strengthen collaboration with industry
Requirements
- PhD in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field
- Demonstrated expertise in the science and technology of metals, particularly in metal additive manufacturing (LPBF, DED, BJ etc.)
- Excellent publication record relative to career stage
- Strong potential to acquire competitive research funding and develop an independent research profile
- Ability to work across disciplines and bridge fundamental research, technology development, and industrial applications
- Experience in research project management and supervision of junior researchers
- Excellent communication, networking, and leadership skills
- Excellent command of English; knowledge of German and/or French is an advantage
Benefits
- Highly attractive research environment with state-of-the-art infrastructure
- Substantial freedom to develop an independent research program
- Tenure-track appointment with an initial contract of 3 years and the opportunity to progress to a permanent Group Leader position following a successful evaluation
- Innovative, sustainable, and meaningful activities
- Creating added value for society
- International, multicultural working environment
- Freedom to create and develop
- Culture of inclusion and respect
- Excellent balance between different areas of life
- Multiple award-winning and certified employer
- Benefits for rail, mobile, childcare, catering, etc.
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The Laboratory for Advanced Metallurgy and Manufacturing of Metals (AM3) develops new metallic materials for high-performance applications and advanced manufacturing processes, operating across Empa's Dübendorf and Thun sites.