Research Associate/Fellow in Cold Spray Additive Manufacturing (Fixed Term) (ENG016526)

Research Associate/ Fellow in Cold Spray Additive Manufacturing

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 Cold Spray AdditiveManufacturing (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.

The Centre of Excellence in Coatings and Surface Engineering, established in 2021 with multi- million EPSRC funding, hosts the UK’s highest pressure CSAM cell and the UK’s only high- power, high-efficiency axial injection Suspension Plasma Spray (SPS).

This is an exciting new opportunity for a postdoctoral researcher to demonstrate independence and advance cold spray research in preparation for their future academic career. The proposed research is leading-edge and is expected to yield high-quality publications. The researcher will join a vibrant, supportive, world-class research team in cold spray.

What we offer

• A friendly, diverse, and supportive working environment

• We are committed to staff development through the provision of training, continued support, and career progression opportunities 

Further information is available in the role profile. To apply for this vacancy, please click ‘Apply Now’ to complete your details.

Your working hours will be (36.25 hours per week). If you are interested in part-time work (minimum 20 hours per week), we encourage you to apply. Please specify your preferred hours in your application. We may also consider job share arrangements.

The initial contract will be for a fixed term of 12 months.

Please contact Prof Tanvir Hussain (Tanvir.Hussain@nottingham.ac.uk) if you have further questions about this role. Please note that applications sent directly to this email address will not be accepted.

Closing Date: 11 Mar 2026
Category: Research and Teaching (R&T)