Research Assistant (doctoral student) in a research project on Additive Manufacturing of Composite Materials

The School of Mechanical Engineering and Safety Engineering,
Chair of Materials for Additive Manufacturing,

invites applications for

a position as

Research Assistant (doctoral student) in a research project on Additive Manufacturing of Composite Materials

This position is to be filled as soon as possible for up to 3 years with 75 % of the standard working time.

Salary: E 13 TV-L

Professional and personal requirements:

You have successfully completed a university degree in materials science, chemistry or similar, are interested in materials research and would like to gain further qualifications with a doctorate.

If you meet the following requirements, we look forward to receiving your application:

• Very good knowledge in the field of nanomaterials, and a good understanding of materials science
• First experiences in the realm of additive manufacturing
• Enthusiasm for working in research and skillful handling of complex systems and equipment
• Great care, independence and reliability
• Self-organization skills, ability to work in a team and good communication skills
• Very good English language skills (oral and written)
• Very good written expression

The following are also desirable:

• Knowledge of laser material processing and optics
• Basic understanding in CAD and numerical simulation
• Basic knowledge in the field of magnetic materials
• Experience in scanning electron microscopy and associated sample preparation

Responsibilities and duties:

You will be employed to work independently on a sub-research project in the field of developing new functional composite materials for additive manufacturing. This includes the production of nanoparticles by means of laser ablation in liquids, processing into composites for 3D printing and comprehensive analytics.
You will share responsibility for the maintenance of laboratory equipment, take on organizational tasks, regularly attend meetings and exchange information with partners.

Further tasks that await you are:

• Documentation, publication and presentation of scientific research results
• Creative development and pursuit of new research approaches in the field of materials development

We offer flexible working hours, a pleasant working atmosphere in a motivated team and close scientific supervision, and will support you in achieving your further professional goals. You can find information about our chair at:

An increase in regular working hours to 100 % and an extension of employment are possible in the future.

Please include a short cover letter with your application, stating your professional interests and previous experience.

This is a qualification position in the sense of the Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz (WissZeitVG), which serves to support a doctoral program. The position is temporary for the duration of the doctoral process, but initially up to 3 years. An extension for the completion of the doctorate is possible within the time limits of the WissZeitVG.

Prof. Dr. Bilal Gökce will answer your questions about the position ().

Reference code: 24361

Applications including all relevant credentials (motivation letter, CV, proof of successful graduation, job references, and iff applicable, evidence of a severe disability as a PDF file ) should be addressed to Prof. Dr. Bilal Gökce and solely submitted via the online portal of the University of Wuppertal: . Kindly note, that incomplete applications will not be considered.

Applications from persons of any gender and persons with disabilities as well as persons with an equivalent status are highly welcome. In accordance with the Gender Equality Act of North Rhine-Westphalia women will be given preferential consideration unless there are compelling reasons in favour of an applicant who is not female. The same applies to applications from disabled persons, who will be given preference in the case of equal suitability.

Application deadline: 2025-01-05