PhD Fellowship in Biomedical Additive Manufacturing with Superalloys
IQS School of Engineering of Ramon Llull University offers a predoctoral fellowship as part of the State Plan for Scientific and Technological Research and Innovation of the Ministry for Science Innovation and Universities of the Spanish Government to undertake a PhD thesis in the framework of the funded project: Development and post-processing of high-performance biocompatible superalloy filaments for extrusion-based additive manufacturing for advanced applications (BISAM). Project reference: PID2024-162007OB-I00.
Summary of the Project
The BISAM project aims to advance the field of metal additive manufacturing through the development of new hybrid filaments based on biocompatible superalloys and their validation for biomedical applications. The main objectives are divided into four phases:
* Design of hybrid filaments with polymeric matrices and metallic powders of biocompatible superalloys (Cr-Co, Ni, Ti).
* Optimization of printing, debinding, and sintering parameters to maximize surface quality, dimensional accuracy, and mechanical properties.
* Development of post-processing treatments (thermal, mechanical, and chemical) to enhance mechanical strength, biocompatibility, and surface finish.
* Fabrication of demonstrator prototypes of biomedical devices (orthoses and prostheses) to validate functionality and performance compared to conventional techniques.
Tasks
The selected candidate will develop their doctoral thesis within the framework of the project, based on a compendium of publications, actively participating in all its phases and acquiring high-value scientific and technological skills. Main tasks will include:
* Designing and preparing hybrid filaments of biocompatible superalloys, learning to formulate and characterize innovative materials with biomedical potential.
* Optimizing additive manufacturing processes (MMEX), adjusting printing, debinding, and sintering parameters to obtain high-quality parts.
* Applying and evaluating advanced post-processing treatments, from thermal techniques such as HIP to surface finishing methods such as electropolishing or biocompatible coatings, contributing to the creation of next-generation functional components.
* Manufacturing and validating biomedical prototypes, with the opportunity to work on customized designs of orthoses and prostheses, exploring the frontier between research and real-world applications in the healthcare sector.
* Collaborating with an interdisciplinary and international team, including research stays in leading European centers, gaining valuable training experience and building a network of academic and industrial contacts.
* Disseminate research results through publications in high-impact journals and presentations at international conferences, strengthening the candidate’s research profile and professional career prospects.
Conditions
* Duration: maximum 4 years
* Full-time: 38.5h/week
* Expected start date: January 2026
Seniorities
* Internship
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
* Higher Education
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