Summary
The Department of Mechanical Engineering at École de Technologie Supérieure (ÉTS), Montréal, Canada, is inviting applications for a funded PhD or Master’s student position in the field of Additive Manufacturing. The selected student will contribute to an exciting research project titled “Design and Characterization of Functionally Graded and Interpenetrating Metallic Composites by Additive Manufacturing.” This opportunity is ideal for students passionate about metal additive manufacturing, materials characterization, numerical modeling, and advanced manufacturing technologies.
| Scholarship Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Position | Funded PhD or Master’s Student |
| Institution | École de Technologie Supérieure (ÉTS) |
| Department | Mechanical Engineering |
| Location | Montréal, Quebec, Canada |
| Research Area | Additive Manufacturing, Metallic Composites, Materials Engineering |
| Application Deadline | 30 July 2026 |
Designation
- Funded PhD Student or Master’s Student
Research Area
- Additive Manufacturing
- Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF)
- Metallic Composites
- Functionally Graded Materials
- Materials Characterization
- Mechanical Engineering
- Numerical Modeling
- Image Processing
- Materials Science
Location
Department of Mechanical Engineering
École de Technologie Supérieure (ÉTS)
Montréal, Quebec, Canada
Eligibility/Qualification
Applicants should meet the following requirements:
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Materials Engineering.
- Strong interest in applied research and additive manufacturing.
- Experience or knowledge of MATLAB and/or Python is desirable.
- Familiarity with numerical analysis and image processing is an advantage.
- Experience in characterization of metallic materials is considered an asset.
Job Description
The selected student will participate in the research project:
“Design and Characterization of Functionally Graded and Interpenetrating Metallic Composites by Additive Manufacturing.”
Research responsibilities include:
- Fabricating metallic composites and graded structures using Laser Powder Bed Fusion (LPBF) systems.
- Utilizing an in-situ thermal camera to capture thermographic images during laser processing.
- Performing data analysis and numerical modeling using MATLAB and/or Python.
- Characterizing printed materials using advanced techniques including:
- Optical Microscopy
- SEM/EDS
- EBSD
- X-ray Analysis
- Investigating the microstructure, phase distribution, and mechanical behavior of additively manufactured metallic composites.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit the following documents:
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Official Academic Transcript
Applications should be sent via email to:
Dr. Alena Kreitcberg
📧 alena.kreitcberg@etsmtl.ca
Last Date for Apply
30 July 2026
