Postdoctoral Fellowship in Additive Manufacturing and Aerospace Materials Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology in

Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow position in Additive Manufacturing and Aerospace Materials under a sponsored research project.

The project title is Functionally Graded Multi-Material Low-Pressure Turbine Blades via Laser Directed Energy Deposition. The research is centered on developing functionally graded coatings on additively manufactured Ti-6Al-4V turbine blades using Laser Directed Energy Deposition (DED), with goals related to wear resistance, fatigue life, and thermal stability for aerospace turbine components.

This opportunity is hosted by the Centre of Excellence in Additive Manufacturing (CoE-AM) at Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, with international collaboration involving Prof. Colin Hall at Adelaide University, Australia. The post is well suited to researchers interested in metal 3D printing, surface engineering, CAD/CAM, materials science, and advanced manufacturing for aerospace applications.

Eligibility: Applicants must have a Ph.D. in Mechanical Engineering, Design Engineering, CAD/CAM, Production Engineering, Materials Science, or a related discipline. Preferred experience includes additive manufacturing processes, metal 3D printing, surface engineering, CAD/CAM software, and materials science/manufacturing.

Funding: The fellowship offers a stipend of ₹60,000 per month. The duration is 12 months, extendable up to 24 months.

Application deadline: 10 June 2026.

How to apply: Send your CV to [email protected] and [email protected]. The post is based at Thapar Institute of Engineering and Technology, Patiala.