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The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) is a Research and Technology Organization (RTO) active in the fields of materials, environment and IT. By transforming scientific knowledge into technologies, smart data and tools, LIST empowers citizens in their choices, public authorities in their decisions and businesses in their strategies.

You will join the Structural Composite Unit and the Design and Manufacturing of Advanced Composite (DMAC) research group of Materials Research and Technology (MRT) department. The DMAC research group combines expertise in computational performance evaluation, design and performance optimization, and innovative manufacturing process development.

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How will you contribute?

Join our dynamic team with this exciting job opportunity focused on the sustainable advanced manufacturing of structural composite.

You will lead work packages and tasks of an existing projects portfolio focused on the process development and demonstration of sustainable composite applications for aeronautics and space. Project are starting at TRL 2-3 and will have to reach a TRL 5-6 within the 3 years projects duration. Projects are in closed collaboration with Airbus, Thales Alenia Space and Euro-composite.

Your background and expertise of structural composite materials and associated manufacturing processes will enable you to have a central role in the whole on the added value chain bridging with resin synthesis team one side, as well as with modelling team on other side. You will contribute to define and validate the resin properties according to the processing requirement, and induced quality and properties. According to the need, you will contribute to adapt the manufacturing process with the specific resin behaviors.

You will lead the manufacturing activities from LIST made vitrimer with the support of two composite manufacturing engineers and the characterization and testing team, to demonstrate the overall concept from lab scale, prototype scale, up to full scale.

This position provides a unique opportunity to be at the forefront of transformative advancements in structural composite manufacturing technology.

Your activities will include:

·       The work package and task lead of existing research projects, including the coordination of the manufacturing characterization and testing of the developed composite materials, the results analysis and synthesis, and the internal and external reporting.

·       Lead the development of sustainable vitrimer made unidirectional tape through the new tape manufacturing line and the manufacturing optimisation of vitrimer made sandwich composite.

·       Lead the manufacturing activities from lab scale to full scale though the LIST cutting-edge composite manufacturing platform

·       Contribute to the understanding of impregnation, curing, shrinkage and performance interrelationship and development of innovative manufacturing process using reactive thermoplastic (Elium©) through C-RTM like process and pultrusion

·       Contribution to the project dissemination through scientific papers and communications as well as active participation to industrial fairs

·       Problem-solving oriented mindset

·       Contribute to the new proposal preparation and writing.

·       Manage the non-permanent staff (post-doc, masters) related to your WPs.

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·       Ph.D. in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

·       Specialization in composite manufacturing or thermo-physics/ testing of composite materials.

·       Proven experimental experience in Liquid Composite Molding process (RTM, LRI, C-RTM…) or prepreg consolidation (autoclave/oven)

·       Proven experiment in composite manufacturing process understanding and optimization, from curing to process induced defects.

·       Fluent in English, both written and oral.

·       Excellent job autonomy in the management of technical, time management and organizational issues

·       Excellent team player

·       Good communication skills and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams including the industrial partners

·       Proven experience in reactive thermoplastics or vitrimer resin is a strong asset

·       Experience in composite process modelling is an asset

·       Additional expertise in Automated Fibre placement, Tape manufacturing is an asset

·       Having expertise project acquisition and management of projects is an asset

Your LIST benefits

• An organization with a passion for impact and strong RDI partnerships in Luxembourg and Europe that works on responsible and independent research projects
• Sustainable by design, empowering our belief that we play an essential role in paving the way to a green society
• Innovative infrastructures and exceptional labs occupying more than 5,000 square metres
• An environment encouraging curiosity, innovation and entrepreneurship in all areas
• Personalized learning programme to foster our staff’s soft and technical skills
• Multicultural and international work environment with more than 50 nationalities represented in our workforce
• Diverse and inclusive work environment empowering our people to fulfil their personal and professional ambitions
• 32 days’ paid annual leave, 11 public holidays, 13-month salary, statutory health insurance
• Flexible working hours, home working policy and access to lunch vouchers

Apply online

Please apply ONLINE formally through the HR system. Applications by email will not be considered.

Your application must include:

• A motivation letter oriented towards the position and detailing your experience;
• A scientific CV with contact details;
• List of publications (and patents, if applicable);
• Contact details of 2 references.

Application procedure and conditions

We kindly request applicants to provide their nationality for statistical purposes only, as part of our commitment to promoting diversity and ensuring equal opportunities in our workforce. This information will be kept confidential and will not be used for any discriminatory purposes.

LIST is dedicated to maintaining an inclusive work environment and is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to attracting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without discrimination based on national origin, race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, religion, age, or disability.

Applications will be continuously reviewed until the position is filled. An assessment committee will thoroughly evaluate applications, adhering to guidelines designed to ensure equal opportunities. The primary criteria for selection will be the alignment of the applicant's existing skills and expertise with the requirements mentioned above.