Wissenschaftliche(r) Mitarbeiter(in) (PhD-Stelle)
inspire AG für mechatronische Produktionssysteme und Fertigungstechnik
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inspire AG is the Swiss competence centre for production technology and a strategic partner of ETH
Zurich for technology transfer. Our goal is to swiftly implement scientific findings into industrial practice.
The Materials, Processes and Sustainability and Laser Material Processing research groups at
inspire offer in collaboration with the Advanced Manufacturing Lab (amlz) at ETH Zurich the following
position:
Scientific Assistant (m/f/d, 100%) with option of a PhD studies at ETH
Alloy and surface structure development for diamond nano-brazing
Our research groups work on efficient and low-scrap manufacturing processes for diamond micro tools.
For this, we aim at further developing diamond surface structuring by laser ablation, and novel
nanomaterials for enhancing wettability and strength of the joint. In combination with state-of-the-art
equipment, the goal is to develop and implement a new, low-temperature brazing process for diamonds.
The main goals of your work are (1) to develop a surface modification on diamonds that enhances its
wettability and adhesion, as well as (2) modifying a silver-based nano-braze alloy to increase wettability
and strength. The research project is part of a collaboration with an industrial partner and requires good
understanding of the interplay of diamond surface structure and chemistry with metal in the liquid state.
Your interests in material behaviour in joining processes, laser processing, and related characterisation
methods is essential.
Your Tasks:
- Development of new braze alloy formulations.
- Development of surface textures on diamond by laser ablation.
- Plan and perform experiments (DoE) in a laboratory environment.
- Analysis and testing of diamond/metal compound specimens.
- Transfer of newly developed materials and processes to an industrial environment.
- Collaborate with an industrial partner.
Required experience:
- CH/EU/EFTA citizenship or a valid work permit for Switzerland
- Master’s degree (university) in materials science, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
- Material characterization (e.g., microscopy, mechanical testing).
- Experience with laser processes and related theory is of advantage.
- A good knowledge (written/oral) of English is a must. Knowledge of German is beneficial.
Required people skills:
- High level of commitment to work out applicable solutions in an industrial research project
- Intrinsic interest in scientific work and publishing in internationally renowned journals
- Highly self-organized and structured way of working
- Willingness to teach, supervise and support student projects
We offer a full-time position for a scientific assistant, with the option to do a PhD thesis at ETH. Through
the close cooperation with our project partner, you will quickly establish contacts to industry. In our
young team you will work at the forefront of today's knowledge in laser surface structuring and alloy
development. Please send your full application (cover letter, transcripts, CV, references) with
reference ”NanoBraze” to Petra Kahl (petra.kahl@inspire.ch).
For technical questions, please contact Dr. Timo Schudeleit (Laser Material Processing) or Dr. Konrad
Papis (Materials, Processes and Sustainability) timo.schudeleit@inspire.ch konrad.papis@inspire.ch or
consult our websites www.inspire.ch and https://advanced-manufacturing.ethz.ch/.
Together, we will work on the future of diamond micro-tools!
inspire AG, Technoparkstrasse 1, CH-8005 Zurich www.inspire.ch +41 44 556 58 71
Zurich for technology transfer. Our goal is to swiftly implement scientific findings into industrial practice.
The Materials, Processes and Sustainability and Laser Material Processing research groups at
inspire offer in collaboration with the Advanced Manufacturing Lab (amlz) at ETH Zurich the following
position:
Scientific Assistant (m/f/d, 100%) with option of a PhD studies at ETH
Alloy and surface structure development for diamond nano-brazing
Our research groups work on efficient and low-scrap manufacturing processes for diamond micro tools.
For this, we aim at further developing diamond surface structuring by laser ablation, and novel
nanomaterials for enhancing wettability and strength of the joint. In combination with state-of-the-art
equipment, the goal is to develop and implement a new, low-temperature brazing process for diamonds.
The main goals of your work are (1) to develop a surface modification on diamonds that enhances its
wettability and adhesion, as well as (2) modifying a silver-based nano-braze alloy to increase wettability
and strength. The research project is part of a collaboration with an industrial partner and requires good
understanding of the interplay of diamond surface structure and chemistry with metal in the liquid state.
Your interests in material behaviour in joining processes, laser processing, and related characterisation
methods is essential.
Your Tasks:
- Development of new braze alloy formulations.
- Development of surface textures on diamond by laser ablation.
- Plan and perform experiments (DoE) in a laboratory environment.
- Analysis and testing of diamond/metal compound specimens.
- Transfer of newly developed materials and processes to an industrial environment.
- Collaborate with an industrial partner.
Required experience:
- CH/EU/EFTA citizenship or a valid work permit for Switzerland
- Master’s degree (university) in materials science, mechanical engineering, or a related field.
- Material characterization (e.g., microscopy, mechanical testing).
- Experience with laser processes and related theory is of advantage.
- A good knowledge (written/oral) of English is a must. Knowledge of German is beneficial.
Required people skills:
- High level of commitment to work out applicable solutions in an industrial research project
- Intrinsic interest in scientific work and publishing in internationally renowned journals
- Highly self-organized and structured way of working
- Willingness to teach, supervise and support student projects
We offer a full-time position for a scientific assistant, with the option to do a PhD thesis at ETH. Through
the close cooperation with our project partner, you will quickly establish contacts to industry. In our
young team you will work at the forefront of today's knowledge in laser surface structuring and alloy
development. Please send your full application (cover letter, transcripts, CV, references) with
reference ”NanoBraze” to Petra Kahl (petra.kahl@inspire.ch).
For technical questions, please contact Dr. Timo Schudeleit (Laser Material Processing) or Dr. Konrad
Papis (Materials, Processes and Sustainability) timo.schudeleit@inspire.ch konrad.papis@inspire.ch or
consult our websites www.inspire.ch and https://advanced-manufacturing.ethz.ch/.
Together, we will work on the future of diamond micro-tools!
inspire AG, Technoparkstrasse 1, CH-8005 Zurich www.inspire.ch +41 44 556 58 71