PostDoctoral Fellowship In The Additive Manufacturing Research Group needed at North West University

Job description

Additive Manufacturing

• The Additive Manufacturing Research Group within the Department of Mechanical Engineering in the Faculty School of Engineering is looking for qualified candidates to apply for a post-doctoral fellow position in additive manufacturing.
• Potential candidates should be highly motivated, self-driven and able to independently conduct high-quality research.
• The incumbent must be able to write technical research reports, publish findings in DHET-accredited peer-reviewed journals and/or conferences and carry out other tasks as delegated (e.g., postgraduate supervision / co-supervision etc.).

Minimum requirements

• Ph.D. in mechanical or metallurgical and materials engineering obtained within 5 years before appointment.
• Good record of publications.
• Hands-on expertise in materials characterization, testing and post processing.
• Knowledge of computational modelling and simulation will be an added advantage.
• Excellent communication skills and teamwork ability.

Apply by: 18 January 2026