Research Associate​/Fellow in Cold Spray Additive Manufacturing

Salary

£31,387 to £46,485 per annum, pro rata depending on skills and experience (minimum £35,608 with relevant PhD). Salary progression beyond this scale is subject to performance.

Mechanical Materials & Manufacturing Engineering

University Park

Wednesday 11 March 2026

ENG
016526

The University of Nottingham seeks applications from highly skilled, self‑motivated researchers for a post‑doctoral position in Cold Spray Additive Manufacturing (CSAM). The post‑doctoral researcher will be working on the UK’s highest pressure CSAM cell to study processing‑microstructure‑properties relationships of novel in‑house manufactured metallic powders for additive manufacturing through a range of approaches involving finite element modelling for particle impact and multiple layer growth, computational fluid dynamics of the nozzles, additive manufacturing robot programming through slicer and characterisation of the deposits through EBSD, TKD and TEM.

• Work on the UK’s highest pressure CSAM cell and the UK’s only high‑power, high‑efficiency axial injection Suspension Plasma Spray (SPS) system.
• Perform finite element modelling for particle impact and multiple layer growth.
• Conduct computational fluid dynamics studies of the nozzles.
• Program additive manufacturing robots through slicer software.
• Characterise deposits using EBSD, TKD and TEM.
• Publish high‑quality research papers and contribute to the research team’s scientific output.

36.25 hours per week; part‑time (minimum 20 hours) and job‑share arrangements are possible.

Initial fixed‑term contract of 12 months.

Please contact Prof Tanvir Hussain (Tan) for further questions. Applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

We welcome applicants of different cultures, ethnicities and beliefs. We are a Disability Confident Employer (Level
2) and have achieved the Athena Swan Gold Award.

Candidate Guidance is available to support the application and interview process. For benefits information, visit the Your Benefits website.

We welcome applications from the UK, Europe and worldwide and aim to make your move to the UK as smooth as possible. Visit the Moving to Nottingham page for details.

Your application will be considered on an equal basis, subject to the relevant permission to work in the UK as set out by UK Visas & Immigration.