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Tenure Track Group Leader Position Metal Additive Manufacturing – Thun | JobRevolt

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Empa is a research institution of the ETH Domain with around 1,100 employees. The newly established Laboratory for Advanced Metallurgy and Manufacturing of Metals (AM3) develops new metallic materials for high-performance applications and operates across Empa's Dübendorf and Thun sites, with a key focus on metal additive manufacturing.

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Establish a strong research profile in metal additive manufacturing including materials development, powder engineering, process development and monitoring, process modelling and simulation, and materials characterization
Acquire and manage competitive research funding from national and international funding agencies and industrial partners
Develop and maintain strong collaborations with academic and industrial partners in Switzerland and internationally
Lead research projects and supervise PhD students, postdoctoral researchers, and MSc students
Publish high-quality research in leading international journals and present results at major scientific conferences
Contribute actively to the strategic development and long-term growth of the laboratory
Promote technology transfer and strengthen collaboration with industry

Profil

PhD in Materials Science, Metallurgy, Mechanical Engineering, Applied Physics, or a related field
Demonstrated expertise in the science and technology of metals, and particularly in metal additive manufacturing (LPBF, DED, BJ etc.)
Excellent publication record relative to career stage
Strong potential to acquire competitive research funding and develop an independent research profile
Ability to work across disciplines and bridge fundamental research, technology development, and industrial applications
Experience in research project management and supervision of junior researchers
Excellent communication, networking, and leadership skills
Excellent command of English; knowledge of German and/or French is an advantage

Rahmenbedingungen

Tenure-track appointment with initial contract of 3 years, opportunity to progress to permanent Group Leader position following successful evaluation
Location: Empa, Feuerwerkerstrasse 39, 3602 Thun
Application deadline: 30 September 2026
Submit application exclusively via job portal (applications by email or post cannot be considered)
Contact: Dr. Christian Leinenbach, Head of Laboratory for Advanced Metallurgy and Manufacturing of Metals

Benefits

Highly attractive research environment with state-of-the-art infrastructure
Substantial freedom to develop an independent research program
Culture of inclusion and respect
International, multicultural working environment

Tenure Track Group Leader Position Metal Additive Manufacturing

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