Norwegian Institute of Science and Technology
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Postdoctoral Fellow in Welding Process–Performance Relationships for Recycled Aluminium Alloys Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Norway
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Mechanical Engineering
Funding
3-year postdoctoral fellowship funded through the Centre for Research-based Innovation SFI FAST Future Aluminium Structures, with external funding required. Salary is normally NOK 633,400 per year before tax, depending on qualifications and seniority, with 2% pension contribution deducted. The position starts in 2027.
Deadline
Nov 2, 2026
Country
Norway
University
Norwegian Institute of Science and Technology
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NTNU (Norwegian University of Science and Technology) is advertising a 3-year Postdoctoral Fellow position in the Department of Mechanical and Industrial Engineering in Trondheim, Norway. The project is part of SFI FAST – Future Aluminium Structures, a national research centre focused on aluminium materials, manufacturing technologies, and circular economy.
The postdoctoral research topic is welding process–performance relationships for recycled aluminium alloys. The work combines welding, materials science, mechanical engineering, aluminium alloys, welding metallurgy, materials characterization, fatigue and fracture testing, and data-driven manufacturing. Main duties include developing arc and solid-state welding parameters, building in-situ monitoring and control systems, evaluating microstructure and mechanical performance, correlating process data with performance, supporting proposal writing, and collaborating with PhD and MSc projects.
The position is embedded in FAST’s welding and structural integrity activities and involves close collaboration with NTNU, SINTEF, and industrial partners across the aluminium value chain. The postdoctoral fellow will report to Prof. Vahid Hosseini and Assoc. Prof. Nima Razavi.
Eligibility highlights: a completed PhD in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Production Technology, Welding Engineering, or a related field; strong documented experience in welding research (fusion and solid-state), fatigue/fracture testing, welding metallurgy, materials characterization, experimental welding, robot programming, and testing; excellent English; and a strong publication record. Candidates who have submitted their thesis or have a confirmed defense date may also be considered.
Funding: the position is funded through SFI FAST and is conditional on external funding. Salary is normally NOK 633,400 per year before tax, depending on qualifications and seniority.
Application deadline: 2026-11-02. Applications must be submitted electronically via Jobbnorge.no with CV, diplomas, transcripts, thesis or draft, project outline, motivation letter, publications, and referee details.
Funding details
3-year postdoctoral fellowship funded through the Centre for Research-based Innovation SFI FAST Future Aluminium Structures, with external funding required. Salary is normally NOK 633,400 per year before tax, depending on qualifications and seniority, with 2% pension contribution deducted. The position starts in 2027.
What's required
Completed doctoral degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Science and Engineering, Production Technology, Welding Engineering or a related topic; candidates in the final phase of the doctorate may apply if the thesis is submitted or the defense date is confirmed. Required experience includes documented research in welding processes (fusion and solid-state welding), fatigue and fracture testing of welded or additive-manufactured structures, welding metallurgy, materials characterization, hands-on experimental welding, robot programming, and testing work. Applicants must have excellent English skills and a strong publication record in Q1 journals. Preferred criteria include experience with aluminium alloys, robotic welding, weld monitoring systems, modelling (thermal, thermodynamic, or machine learning), industrial experience, Nordic-region experience, Norwegian or other Nordic language skills, and writing national/EU proposals.
How to apply
Apply electronically via Jobbnorge.no and include CV, diplomas/certificates, transcripts, doctoral thesis or draft if near submission, project outline, motivation letter, publications, recommendation letters if available, and referee contact details. Ensure all documents are in English and clearly show how you meet the criteria.
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