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Your responsibilities

You will work within the research area of additive manufacturing and composite materials, with a focus on the development of next-generation modular drone systems. The project is part of a larger research program concerning drone swarms and system-of-systems. Your work will specifically focus on 3D printing of composites and related manufacturing processes, including:

• development of additive manufacturing methods for composite structures (e.g., fiber-reinforced polymers)
• integration of materials, design, and manufacturing parameters into digital design flows
• creation of modular components for drone platforms
• experimental characterization of mechanical and functional properties
• development of processes for scalable and distributed production
• participation in prototype manufacturing, testing, and validation of flight systems

The work is carried out in close collaboration with researchers in design optimization, aerodynamics, and sensor systems.

As a doctoral student, you will devote yourself to your doctoral education and the research project you are part of. Your work may also include teaching or participation in other departmental duties, up to 20% of full-time employment.

Your qualifications

You have completed an advanced level degree in materials engineering or completed courses totaling at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 credits are at an advanced level, or have otherwise acquired substantially equivalent knowledge. Your degree must be completed no later than the time the employment decision is made.

Qualifications that are considered meritorious include experience with:

• additive manufacturing (3D printing)
• composite materials and manufacturing processes (e.g., OOA, filament winding, AM composites)
• experimental mechanics and/or material characterization
• programming and/or optimization methods

Very good knowledge of English, both spoken and written, is required. We are looking for someone who is analytical, independent, and has good collaboration skills. You are curious, structured, and interested in working in interdisciplinary research environments.

Your workplace

You will work at Linköping University (LiU) within the Division of Structural Materials (KMAT), which is part of the Department of Science and Technology (IEI). KMAT conducts internationally leading research and education in advanced structural materials, including high-temperature materials, additive manufacturing, and composites. As a doctoral student, you will become part of a dynamic and interdisciplinary research environment with strong links to national and European research initiatives, where experimental, numerical, and data-driven material development is integrated.

About the employment

Upon commencement of employment, you will be admitted to the doctoral studies. Read more about the doctoral studies at the respective faculty: https://liu.se/forskning/forskarutbildning (https://liu.se/forskning/forskarutbildning)

The employment is fixed-term for four years full-time. You will initially be employed for one year, after which the employment will be renewed for up to two years at a time, based on the achieved study plan. Extension of employment up to five years occurs based on the extent of teaching and departmental duties. Further extension may occur under special circumstances.

Start date by agreement.

A security check may be conducted before a decision on employment is made.

Salary and benefits

Doctoral student salaries are regulated according to a locally agreed salary scale. Read more about benefits for employees: https://liu.se/jobba-pa-liu/formaner (https://liu.se/jobba-pa-liu/formaner).

Union representatives

Information about union representatives can be found at: https://liu.se/jobba-pa-liu/hjalp-for-sokande (https://liu.se/jobba-pa-liu/hjalp-for-sokande).

Application

You apply for this position by clicking the "Apply" button below. Your application must reach Linköping University no later than July 7, 2026. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

We welcome applicants with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, as this enriches and develops our operations. For us, it is self-evident to safeguard everyone's equal value, rights, and opportunities. Read about our work with equal opportunities and diversity (https://liu.se/artikel/lika-villkor/).

We look forward to receiving your application!

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