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**Ref. num.** 2024-FS-R1-192IMDEA Materials Institute is a public research organization founded in 2007 by Madrid’s regional government to carry out research of excellence in Material Science and Engineering by attracting talent from all over the world to work in an international and multidisciplinary environment. IMDEA Materials has grown rapidly since its foundation and currently includes more than 120 researchers from 22 nationalities and has become one of the leading research centers in materials in Europe which has received the María de Maeztu seal of excellence from the Spanish government. The research activities have been focused on the areas of materials for transport, energy, and health care and the Institute has state-of-the-art facilities for processing, characterization and simulation of advanced materials.
**Description**
- Optimization of additive manufacturing parameters of diverse structures using LPBF
- Printing of personalized and superelastic cardiovascular implants for mínimally invasive surgery
- Microstructural characterization of the obtained material/structures (phases, porosity, surface roughness, etc.)
- Surface optimization/characterization by electropolishing
- Determination of mechanical properties of the fabricated structures
- Methodology development for digitalized comparison of geometric structures with the original CAD models
**Requirements**:
Previous experience in laser powder bed fusion (LPBF) additive manufacturing, material characterization such as SEM and XCT, or data/image analysis will be appreciated and positively evaluated.
Programming knowledge in any language, preferably Python for compatibility with already developed work will be valued.
Full proficiency in English, oral and written, is mandatory.
**Conditions**
- 3 years contract with 1 year evaluation period.
- Full-time contract including social security coverage.
- The post will remain active and open until filled.
The working language of the Institute is English. Full command of the English language is required in all positions.
**WHAT YOU WILL FIND AT IMDEA**:
Stimulating environment where you can grow professionally.
IMDEA Materials Institute is committed to equal opportunities, diversity and the promotion of a healthy work environment and work-life balance. **Female applicants are encouraged to apply** to our research and technical positions.
Besides on-the-job technical training, IMDEA Materials Institute is committed to training the Institute’s scientists and staff in “soft” or transversal skills