Postdoctoral Fellow in Additive Manufacturing and Materials Science for Turbine Blade Coatings Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology in

Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow (PDF) position in the Centre of Excellence in Advanced Manufacturing (CoE-AM) under a sponsored research project.

Project title: Functionally Graded Multi-Material Low-Pressure Turbine Blades via Laser Directed Energy Deposition.

The research is centered on additive manufacturing, laser directed energy deposition (DED), materials science, surface engineering, and aerospace engineering. The project aims to develop advanced coatings on additively manufactured Ti-6Al-4V turbine blade materials to improve wear resistance, fatigue life, and interfacial stability under severe thermal and mechanical conditions.

Funding: consolidated stipend of Rs 60,000 per month for 12 months, extendable up to 24 months.

Eligibility: applicants must hold a first-class PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering, CAD/CAM Engineering, Production Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline. Strong knowledge of additive manufacturing processes, metal 3D printing, surface engineering, CAD/CAM software, and materials science is expected; manufacturing experience is preferred.

Application deadline: 10 June 2026.

How to apply: send a detailed CV by email to the PIs with the subject line “Project Vacancy to CoE-AM Project”. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an online interview by email only.

This opportunity is especially relevant for candidates interested in advanced manufacturing, turbine blade coatings, DED-based processing, and aerospace materials.