Development of advanced metallic alloys and material recycling strategies - 2025_IPD_DMEC_1

Position: Post-doctoral research appointment Institute: Polytechnic of Milano
Posted on: 08/01/2026 Deadline: 07/02/2026

Scientific-Disciplinary Group

09/IIND-03 - Industrial Design, Machine Construction And Metallurgy

Description

The post-doctoral researcher will develop advanced metallic alloys through thermodynamic simulations and additive manufacturing processes, investigating phase evolution, microstructural stability, and solidification behavior. The activities will include microstructural, physico-chemical, and mechanical characterization, analysis of damage mechanisms, and optimization of post-process heat treatments. In the field of functional materials, the candidate will contribute to the design of new shape memory alloys with enhanced elastocaloric performance, developed both through conventional methods and additive manufacturing to produce complex components for solid-state refrigeration systems. Finally, the researcher will be involved in developing processes for the recovery and valorization of critical raw materials from waste and industrial scraps.

Number of positions

1

Funding body

Politecnico di Milano