You will be part of team that is exploring new fluidic devices made of polymers. Your activity will focuse on production related design aspects and the proper manufacturing of devices. The main technology is 3D two-photon lithograph for which you will be using our recently acquired nanoscribe instrument.

Your tasks will be:

• Design additive manufacturing-based (e.g. stereolithography, 2-photon-polymerization) process flows to manufacture fluidic structures previously designed via in-house topolgy optimisation approaches;
• Formulating application-related needs and fabrication-related limitations and translating those into design requirements;
• Collaborating in synergy with modelling and engineering design experts;
• Be the point of reference in the department fore expertise in high-resolution additive manufacturina dn mould replication of polymeric materials;
• Establish an approach for designing new materials compatible with the afore mentioned manufacturing methods and specifically required mechanical properties.

PhD in Micro- and Nano-Engineering, (Polymer-)Chemistry applied Physics, Process-, Materials-, Mechanical-, or Production-Engineering, or similar related fields;

• Microfabrication and clean-room experience are required.
• Expertiese in 2-photon-polymerization is a must, experience with the nanoscribe technology is a big advantage. 
• Additional expertise and interest in polymer micro/nano fabrication and manufacturing are benefitial.

Fixed-term contract: 2 years.

TU Delft offers a customisable compensation package, a discount for health insurance and sport memberships, and a monthly work costs contribution. Flexible work schedules can be arranged. An International Children’s Centre offers childcare and an international primary school. Dual Career Services offers support to accompanying partners. Salary and benefits are in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities.

For more information about this position, please contact Prof. Urs Staufer, section head, phone: +31 (0)15-2786513, email: u.staufer@tudelft.nl or Dr Luigi Sasso, group leader, email: l.sasso@tudelft.nl.  For information about the selectionprocedure, please contact Lisette Janse, department manager, email: l.janse@tudelft.nl.

Applications should include: a letter of motivation and a detailed CV.  Please email your application by 31 May 2018 to Irina Bruckner, email: application-3mE@tudelft.nl. When applying for this position, please refer to vacancy number 3ME18-26.

Delft University of Technology

Delft University of Technology (TU Delft) is a multifaceted institution offering education and carrying out research in the technical sciences at an internationally recognised level. Education, research and design are strongly oriented towards applicability. TU Delft develops technologies for future generations, focusing on sustainability, safety and economic vitality. At TU Delft you will work in an environment where technical sciences and society converge. TU Delft comprises eight faculties, unique laboratories, research institutes and schools.

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Faculty Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering

The 3mE Faculty trains committed engineering students, PhD candidates and post-doctoral researchers in groundbreaking scientific research in the fields of mechanical, maritime and materials engineering. 3mE is the epitome of a dynamic, innovative faculty, with a European scope that contributes demonstrable economic and social benefits.

The Department of Precision and Microsystems Engineering (PME) focuses on developing knowledge and methods for small, innovative high-precision devices and systems, such as precision equipment and scientific instrumentation for the high-tech industry. Increasing miniaturisation and function density, and improving precision, speed and reliability are the key topics in our work. Our approach is multidisciplinary, fundamental and inspired by industry needs. 

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