Marie Curie PhD vacancy (DC7) for PhD research titled "Laser Power Bed Fusion of novel high temperature-resistant multi-metal combinations for small-scale turbo

About the position

Marie Curie PhD vacancy (DC7) for PhD research titled "Laser Power Bed Fusion of novel high temperature-resistant multi-metal combinations for small-scale turbo

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Horizon Europe - MSCA

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?: No

KU Leuven seeks a highly motivated PhD candidate for a fully funded, four-year international doctoral position within the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Doctoral Networks (MSCA-DN) project TURBO-IMPACT (TURBOmachinery Innovative Manufacturing, Processing, Analysis, Characterization, and Topology ; Website: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101311350).

The TurboImpact project, funded by Horizon Europe – MSCA-DN, tackles challenges in designing, optimizing, selecting materials, and manufacturing small-scale turbomachinery for applications in heat pumps, fuel cells, organic Rankine cycles, or gas turbines.

This project develops robust system and component design methods, an integrated manufacturing platform, and multi-material joining techniques to efficiently produce small-scale turbomachinery.

In that large EU project, This PhD researcher (DC7) will work at KU Leuven and focus on increasing the fundamental understanding of multi-metal Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) additive manufacturing for small-scale turbomachinery.

Metals with high temperature-resistance will be targeted with special focus on the relation between material characteristics, LPBF process parameters, and resulting mechanical performance.

The AM team currently counts >25 researchers and is pioneering in metal AM since 1990.

More information on the website (www.mech.kuleuven.be/en/research/am/) or linkedIn (www.linkedin.com/company/amkul). • I have a master degree in engineering, physics or mathematics and performed above average in comparison to my peers.

I am not in possession of a doctoral degree at the date of recruitment.• I am proficient in written and spoken English.• During my courses or prior professional activities, I have gathered some basic experience with the basic physical principles of additive manufacturing and/or with the basic principles of manufacturing and mechanical behavior of materials or I have a profound interest in these topics. • I demonstrate a strong sense of initiative and responsibility, while also being an effective and collaborative team player.• Based on interactions and discussions with my supervisors and the colleagues in my team, I set up and update a plan of approach for the upcoming 1 to 3 months to work towards my research goals.

Assessment:Recruitment will be carried out and monitored in full accordance with the principles of the European Charter for Researchers, the Code of Conduct for the Recruitment of Researchers, and the Doctoral Network mobility rules.

Research Field: Engineering

Years of Research Experience: None

Additional application instructions:
two reference letters - if available6. an English version of your MSc or PhD thesis, or of a recent publication or assignment - if available
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Additional funding details:
Salary and appointment terms:Successful candidates will receive a comprehensive financial package in line with the rules for Doctoral Candidates (DCs) in a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Network.
Doctoral Candidates will benefit from a competitive salary, paid leave (in accordance with institutional regulations), and access to national social security schemes.

What you’ll bring

• I am not in possession of a doctoral degree at the date of recruitment.• I am proficient in written and spoken English.• During my courses or prior professional activities, I have gathered some basic experience with the basic physical principles of additive manufacturing and/or with the basic principles of manufacturing and mechanical behavior of materials or I have a profound interest in these topics.
• • I demonstrate a strong sense of initiative and responsibility, while also being an effective and collaborative team player.• Based on interactions and discussions with my supervisors and the colleagues in my team, I set up and update a plan of approach for the upcoming 1 to 3 months to work towards my research goals.
• Applicants must be doctoral candidates (i.e., not already hold a doctoral degree) and be eligible under the MSCA Doctoral Network rules at the time of recruitment.
• Applicants must have a two-year master's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Computer Science, Data Science, Software Engineering, or a similar degree with an academic level equivalent to a two-year master's degree.
• Follow the KU Leuven job application tool and enclose:1. full CV – mandatory2. motivation letter – mandatory3. full list of credits and grades of both BSc and MSc degrees (as well as their transcription to English if possible) – mandatory(when you haven’t finished your degree yet, just provide us with the partial list of already available credits and grades)4. proof of English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, …) -if available5. two reference letters - if available6.
• an English version of your MSc or PhD thesis, or of a recent publication or assignment - if available
• Eligibility criteria
• Research Field: Engineering
• Education Level: Master Degree or equivalent
• Languages: ENGLISH
• Level: Excellent
• Research Field: Engineering » Mechanical engineering
• Years of Research Experience: None

At a glance

Position type

PhD

Institution

KU Leuven

Department

Mechanical Engineering Department - Additive Manufacturing Team

Research group

Not stated

Location

Leuven, Belgium, BE

Supervisor / contact person

Prof. Brecht Van Hooreweder

Funding

Fully funded
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?: Horizon Europe - MSCA
KU Leuven seeks a highly motivated PhD candidate for a fully funded, four-year international doctoral position within the Marie Sklodowska-Curie Doctoral Networks (MSCA-DN) project TURBO-IMPACT (TURBOmachinery Innovative Manufacturing, Processing, Analysis, Characterization, and Topology ; Website: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101311350).
The TurboImpact project, funded by Horizon Europe – MSCA-DN, tackles challenges in designing, optimizing, selecting materials, and manufacturing small-scale turbomachinery for applications in heat pumps, fuel cells, organic Rankine cycles, or gas turbines.
Salary and appointment terms:Successful candidates will receive a comprehensive financial package in line with the rules for Doctoral Candidates (DCs) in a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) Doctoral Network.
Doctoral Candidates will benefit from a competitive salary, paid leave (in accordance with institutional regulations), and access to national social security schemes.

Duration

Not stated

Expected start

Not stated

Vacancy reference

EURAXESS-467213

Research focus

Discipline

Physics, Mechanical Engineering

Research area

Not stated

Methods

Not stated

Software

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Dates to know

Listed on FOSS Positions

28 Sep 2026

Original advertisement date

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Application deadline

30 Nov 2026 · 23:59 UTC

Priority review date

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Last checked

28 Sep 2026

Last updated

28 Sep 2026

2026-11-30T23:59:00+00:00

How to apply

Application Deadline: 30 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (UTC)
Please note that this position is part of a consortium involving several partner universities. By submitting your application, you consent to your personal data, CV and motivation letter being shared with and accessible to the relevant members of the consortium for the purposes of the recruitment and selection process
Doctoral Candidates will benefit from a competitive salary, paid leave (in accordance with institutional regulations), and access to national social security schemes. The employment starts on 1 February 2027 or according to mutual agreement. The position is a full-time position. Follow the KU Leuven job application tool and enclose:1. full CV – mandatory2. motivation letter – mandatory3. full list of credits and grades of both BSc and MSc degrees (as well as their transcription to English if possible) – mandatory(when you haven’t finished your degree yet, just provide us with the partial list of already available credits and grades)4. proof of English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, …) -if available5. two reference letters - if available6. an English version of your MSc or PhD thesis, or of a recent publication or assignment - if available
Where to apply
Please note that this position is part of a consortium involving several partner universities. By submitting your application, you consent to your personal data, CV and motivation letter being shared with and accessible to the relevant members of the consortium for the purposes of the recruitment and selection process
Follow the KU Leuven job application tool and enclose:1. full CV – mandatory2. motivation letter – mandatory3. full list of credits and grades of both BSc and MSc degrees (as well as their transcription to English if possible) – mandatory(when you haven’t finished your degree yet, just provide us with the partial list of already available credits and grades)4. proof of English proficiency (TOEFL, IELTS, …) -if available5.

https://www.kuleuven.be/personeel/jobsite/jobs/60756261?hl=en

Contact: brecht.vanhooreweder@kuleuven.be

Original sources

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